Fried Oysters
- 24 whole Lagre Raw Oysters, Drained
- 1- 1/2 cup Cups Zatarain's Fish Fry Or Yellow Corn Flower
- 2 Tablespoons Tablespoons Franks Famous Creole Seasoning*
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil For Frying (approximate
- * For the creole seasoning recipe, go to http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/recipes/sidedishes/franke28099s-famous-creole-seasoning/
- 1.
- In a black cast iron pot, heat the vegetable oil to about 375 degrees F. 2.
- Blend Fish Fry and Franks Famous Creole Seasoning in a wide shallow dish.
- 3.
- Drain oysters well in a colander.
- 4.
- Dredge oysters a few at a time in flour mixture, taking care to completely coat each oyster.
- 5.
- Then, immediately drop them in the oil, slowly!
- And one at a time!
- If you put too many oysters into the oil at once, the temperature will drop and the oysters will get soggy.
- 6.
- Stir occasionally with a slotted spoon, until golden and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 7.
- Transfer with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- 8.
- Return oil to 375 degrees F. 9.
- Repeat procedure with remaining oysters.
- 10.
- Serve oysters hot with catsup, Tabasco and lemon wedges.
- Note: Do not cover the oysters after they have fried.
- Trying to keep oysters hot by covering them only traps internal steam and results in soggy oysters.
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oysters, fry, vegetable oil
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/fried-oysters/ (may not work)