Fried Oysters Cesenatico

• 2 cups olive oil, for frying
• 24 lg. shucked oysters, bottom shells reserved, washed and dried
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup flour, seasoned with freshly ground black pepper and nutmeg, to taste
• 4 egg whites, slightly whipped
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs

1. Preheat oil to 365F.
2. Pick through oysters to make sure there are no shell pieces attached and place in milk.
3. Remove one oyster, shake it dry and dredge in seasoned flour.
4. Remove and dredge in egg whites.
5. Remove, shake off excess liquid, and dredge in bread crumbs.
6. Continue until all oysters are breaded.
7. Place six oysters at a time in hot oil and fry until dark golden-brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
8. Remove and replace in warmed shells.
9. Serve immediately with spumante.

olive oil, oysters, milk, flour, egg whites, bread crumbs

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/5267 (may not work)