OYSTER FRITTERS

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Legend has is that this dish has powerful aphrodisiac qualities, so be careful (or not!) This is a traditional regional recipe from Hooper's Island, Maryland.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 quart shucked oyster, liquor reserved
1/2 teaspoon salt substitute
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup pancake mix
1 egg
2 fluid ounces half-and-half
Crisco, for frying

Steps:

  • Beat together the egg, salt, pepper, baking powder, and pancake mix.
  • Add half and half; beat until smooth.
  • Add the oysters and liquor.
  • Stir until the oysters are mixed well.
  • In an iron (or heavy) skillet, melt Crisco (about ½ inch deep).
  • Drop the oysters in hot oil.
  • They will spread out like a flat fritter.
  • Fry until cooked through.
  • Serve hot, with pickled relish or cocktail sauce.

Erric Esper
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These fritters were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.


Victoria Bailey
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These fritters were the perfect appetizer. They were crispy, flavorful, and the dipping sauce was to die for.


Sabin Pahadi
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my fritters turned out flat and flavorless. I guess I'll have to try again.


Feroz Khan Sayy 10
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These fritters were so easy to make and they were absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making them again and again.


SN Shakib Ahmmed
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These fritters were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Bengo Gideon wilson
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I made these fritters for my family and they loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up.


Karabo Motaung
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These fritters were absolutely divine! The oysters were perfectly cooked and the batter was crispy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Gulshad Khan
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These fritters were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Sheila Chavez
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I'm not a big fan of oysters, but these fritters were surprisingly good. The dipping sauce really made the dish.


Mubarak Suleiman m
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These fritters were easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again!


Stephen Glaudi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the fritters were bland and soggy. I won't be making these again.


Kavishka Fernando
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These were delicious! I used panko breadcrumbs instead of flour and they were still crispy and flavorful.


Abdo Ouarhou
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I've made these fritters several times now and they always turn out great. They're a great way to use up leftover oysters.


DJ Hughes
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These oyster fritters were a hit at my party! They were crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. The dipping sauce was also a perfect complement.