Fried oysters

Fried oysters

Ingredients/Components

• water - 1 c
• egg - 1 item
• salt and pepper to taste - 1 item
• select oysters - 1 qt
• buttered bread crumbs - 1 item

How to make fried oysters:

Carefully look over oysters and remove any shell fragments. Pour 1 cup of water over oysters and drain. Pat dry with paper towel. Beat egg and add 2 tablespoons of water. Combine bread crumbs with salt and pepper. Dip oysters in egg mixture, then in seasoned crumbs. Repeat. Fry in deep fat at 375° to 385° for 30 to 40 minutes. Serves 2 to 4.

Recipe categories: Main dish, Seafood, Shellfish.