Cornmeal-Battered Fried Oysters

• Seafood

  • 24 Oysters, dried raw

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs, large

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 cups Cornmeal
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar

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Description

Ingredients

• 24 to 36 oysters, raw, well drained, dried
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 cups cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons flour

Directions

• Preparation Drain oysters. In a bowl, beat eggs; add drained oysters and let stand for 10 minutes.Mix cornmeal, sugar, salt, pepper and flour.Dip oysters in cornmeal mixture and fry in batches in deep hot oil or shortening -- at about 370° -- until golden brown.Drain on paper towels. VariationCajun Seasoned Fried Oysters - Replace 1 teaspoon of salt with 1 teaspoon of a Cajun or Creole seasoning blend.You Might Also Like How to Shuck Oysters​Sauteed Oysters With Wine and HerbsEasy Scalloped Oysters With Cracker CrumbsFried Oysters With Bread Crumb Coating