Mississippi Fried Oysters
These crispy cornmeal fried oysters make a great appetizer or main course with fries and a tangy coleslaw.
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
- 1 quart oysters, raw
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep heavy pot or deep-fryer to 370°F.
- Beat the eggs in a medium bowl until well blended.
- Drain the oysters and ad them to the eggs. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- In another medium bowl combine the cornmeal, flour sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Dip the oysters in the cornmeal mixture and fry in batches in the hot oil for about 2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove the fried oysters to paper towels to drain and sprinkle lightly with salt.
Notes
To keep the drained fried oysters warm while frying subsequent batches, transfer them to a rack set in a baking pan. Place them in a preheated 200 F oven for up to 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 13gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 1222mgPotassium: 338mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 148IUCalcium: 36mgIron: 4mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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