Fried Oysters Recipe

Fried Oysters Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the oysters

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

2. 2

   Make the batter

   In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and paprika. In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the milk.

3. 3

   Coat the oysters

   Dip each oyster into the egg and milk mixture, then dredge it in the flour and cornmeal mixture until well coated.

4. 4

   Heat the oil

   In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

5. 5

   Fry the oysters

   Carefully place the coated oysters into the hot oil in batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.

6. 6

   Drain and serve

   Remove the oysters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with lemon wedges.