Fried Oysters
Servings 6 servings
Calories 382kcal
Ingredients
- 36 shucked oysters don't rinse
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 tsp lemon pepper or black pepper
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 cups peanut oil or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F.
- In a shallow dish whisk together buttermilk, egg and hot sauce. (adjust amount of hot sauce to taste)
- In a separate shallow dish whisk together cornmeal, flour, seasoned salt, lemon pepper or black pepper, garlic, onion powder and paprika.
- Add oysters to buttermilk mixture, let soak for 5-10 minutes. Remove letting excess drip off then dredge in dry ingredients.
- Drop oysters in hot oil, cooking in batches for around 2 minutes or until golden and crispy turning as needed for even browning.
- Remove from oil using a stainless steel spider or slotted spoon to a paper towel lined platter or sheet pan. Season lightly with additional seasoned salt.
- Serve immediately with a remoulade, tarter sauce or cocktail sauce for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 468mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg