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Flash Fried Oysters

SERVES
3
COOK TIME
18 Min

Raw oysters on the half shell are popular, but these days, to play it safe, we prefer to eat our oysters cooked, and flash-frying them really highlights their flavor. We also recommend adding a dollop of spicy cocktail sauce and squeeze a bit of lemon juice to each one just before popping it into your mouth. Mmm mmm!

What You'll Need

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 (8-ounce) packages shucked fresh oysters, rinsed and drained

What to Do

  1. In a shallow dish, combine egg, water, salt, and pepper; mix well. In another shallow dish, combine flour and ground red pepper; mix well.
     
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dip oysters in egg mixture then in flour mixture, coating completely.
     
  3. Add to skillet and cook in batches 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until golden. Drain on a paper towel-lined platter. Serve immediately.
     

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