**Fried oysters** are a classic Southern dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with fresh oysters that are coated in a flavorful breading and fried until golden brown, fried oysters are a crispy, juicy, and delicious seafood treat. This article features two popular fried oyster recipes: Kelly's Fried Oysters and Crispy Fried Oysters.
Kelly's Fried Oysters is a simple yet delicious recipe that uses a seasoned breading made with flour, cornmeal, and spices. The oysters are dredged in the breading and then fried until golden brown. The result is a crispy outer coating with a tender and juicy oyster inside.
Crispy Fried Oysters takes the classic dish to the next level with a crispy breading made with panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. The oysters are coated in the breading and then fried until golden brown. The result is a crispy, crunchy coating with a tender and juicy oyster inside.
Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made with just a few simple ingredients. Whether you are a fan of classic Southern cooking or just looking for a new and delicious seafood dish to try, these fried oyster recipes are sure to please.
KELLY'S FRIED OYSTERS
Posting this for a good friend that wanted my recipe!! These really are tasty lil buggers!! Came up with the idea from a box of crackers that must have been "drop-kicked" by some warehouse workers subbing it for a football! :S!! The crackers were pretty broken up, so made the best of them!! LOL!! Enjoy!! :)
Provided by Wildflour
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 18m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pour oysters into a colander, rinse gently with cold water, drain.
- Carefully pat oysters dry on paper towel a few at a time.
- Dip oysters into beaten egg, let excess drip off, then into cracker crumbs, set on plate. Repeat til all are coated.
- Place in fridge, or cook now.
- Put oils and butter in pan and heat to med-high heat.
- Carefully place oysters into hot oil.
- Cook til golden brown on both sides turning only once as breading and oysters are delicate. About 3-4 minutes TOTAL if using medium-sized oysters. Watch them carefully!
- Place on paper towels to drain.
- Serve with your favorite sauce such as cocktail, tartar or Ranch dressing.
- Serves about 2.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.9, Fat 43.6, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 180.2, Sodium 257.3, Carbohydrate 5.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 14
FRIED OYSTERS
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
- Whisk together the buttermilk, garlic powder, paprika and hot sauce in a casserole dish. Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper together in a separate casserole dish.
- Add the oysters to the buttermilk and let soak. Then remove, letting the excess drip off, and dredge through the cornmeal mixture, tapping off the excess. Fry in the hot oil in batches, until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve hot with the Remoulade Sauce.
- Mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, paprika, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce in a small bowl until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving.
FRIED OYSTERS WITH TARTAR SAUCE
Getting fried oysters from your summer seafood shack is fun, but making them yourself yields something crispy, light and, most significantly, tender. Shuck carefully, bread delicately and fry to golden perfection, then serve with this bright, lively tartar sauce, which gets its spark from cornichons, capers and lemon juice. Eat while hot - whether you're wearing flip flops or polished oxfords, that's up to you.
Provided by Gabrielle Hamilton
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 24 oysters and 1 pint sauce
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the oysters: Season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge each oyster in the flour, then dip in the beaten egg, then coat evenly in the panko.
- Set breaded oysters on a baking cooling rack, leaving a little room between the oysters so they can dry and set. Refrigerate until ready to fry and serve.
- Make the sauce: Finely mince garlic with a pinch of salt until sticky and pasty. Mince shallots, cornichons and capers as finely as possible. Add all to a small bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, caper brine and cornichon vinegar, and stir well. Add chopped parsley, stir well and season to taste with salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Fry the oysters: Melt enough shortening in a deep medium skillet (we love cast iron) over medium for 1 1/2 inches of liquified fat once hot. Increase heat to medium-high. It's ready to fry in when a few crumbs of panko or the tip of a wooden chopstick sizzles actively in the fat.
- Add the oysters cold from the refrigerator, working in batches of 6 to 8 or as you have room. Fry, making sure to turn them to get both sides, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes, depending on size. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider, and let rest on a clean rack while you fry the rest. Season each batch with a little salt while still piping hot, as soon as you pull them from the fat. Serve with tartar sauce.
GRANDMA'S FRIED OYSTERS
Make and share this Grandma's Fried Oysters recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dandelionleaf
Categories Canadian
Time 30m
Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in skillet, on medium high.
- Beat egg with Worcestershire sauce.
- In another bowl combine bread crumbs with spices.
- Cut shucked oysters into bite size pieces. Dip in egg then breading and place into pan. Turn after 5-10 minutes, then brown other side. Drain on tea towel or unbleached, recycled paper towel.
- Serve as is, with tartar sauce, or on a bun with lettuce, and thinly sliced onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.5, Fat 35.8, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 163.8, Sodium 885.9, Carbohydrate 47.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.6, Protein 23.9
BUTTER-FRIED OYSTERS
There are easier ways to fry oysters, and faster ways, too, but if you're going to bother to make them at home, you might as well have the best way. I won't pretend it's not a little bit of a project. There are bread crumbs to make, from a day-old French loaf. It's easy if you have a blender or food processor - just remove the crust and pulse the cubes into fluffy crumbs. My recipe also calls for clarified butter. It can be made ahead, it keeps, and it really makes a difference.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then raise the heat a little and cook at a bare simmer for about 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then pour through a fine-meshed strainer. (Save any milky juices, solids or foam left behind to add to rice or vegetables.) The clarified butter can be kept in a covered jar in the refrigerator for several weeks.
- Remove the crusts from the French loaf. Tear the bread into chunks and pulse in a food processor or blender to make about 4 cups of crumbs. The crumbs will keep in the refrigerator, loosely covered, for several days, or for longer in the freezer, tightly wrapped.
- Season the flour generously with salt and pepper. Dip the oysters in the flour and then in the beaten eggs. Spread a layer of bread crumbs on a baking sheet. Place the oysters on the sheet and sprinkle with more crumbs. Roll the oysters in the crumbs so that they are well coated, adding more if necessary.
- Heat a wide cast-iron skillet over a medium-high flame. Add clarified butter to a depth of 1/2 inch. Toss in a bread crumb - if it browns quickly the butter is hot enough. Carefully slip in breaded oysters in a single layer, frying in batches if needed to avoid crowding. Adjust the heat to keep the oysters gently bubbling in the butter. It should take about 2 minutes to get a golden, crisp coating. Turn the oysters and brown the other side, then drain on kitchen towels. Serve hot with red-pepper mayonnaise, lemon wedges and arugula or watercress, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 775, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 26 grams, Sodium 823 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 2 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh oysters. Fresh oysters have a briny, sweet flavor that is perfect for frying. If you can't find fresh oysters, you can use frozen oysters, but be sure to thaw them completely before cooking.
- Clean the oysters thoroughly. Before you fry the oysters, be sure to clean them thoroughly. This means removing any grit or sand from the oysters. You can do this by rinsing the oysters in cold water and then patting them dry with a paper towel.
- Use a light batter. A light batter will help the oysters to cook evenly without becoming too greasy. You can use a simple batter made with flour, eggs, and milk, or you can use a more complex batter that includes herbs and spices.
- Fry the oysters in hot oil. The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when the oysters are added. This will help the oysters to cook quickly and evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. When you fry the oysters, be sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will help the oysters to cook evenly and prevent them from sticking together.
- Serve the oysters immediately. Fried oysters are best served immediately after they are cooked. You can serve them with a variety of dipping sauces, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or remoulade.
Conclusion:
Fried oysters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. By following these tips, you can make sure that your fried oysters are perfect every time.
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