Two Fried Oysters Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Oysters

   Rinse the fresh oysters under cold water and carefully shuck them, placing the oyster meat in a bowl. Discard the shells.

2. 2

   Make the Breading

   In a shallow dish, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.

3. 3

   Prepare the Egg Mixture

   In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until smooth.

4. 4

   Bread the Oysters

   Dip each oyster into the egg mixture and then dredge them in the flour-cornmeal mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.

5. 5

   Heat the Oil

   In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.

6. 6

   Fry the Oysters

   Carefully add the breaded oysters to the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

7. 7

   Drain and Serve

   Remove the fried oysters from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.