Fried Oysters Cesenatico (Mario Batali) |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
2 cups olive oil for frying |
2 dozen large oysters, shucked, bottom shells reserved, washed and dried |
1 cup milk |
1/2 cup flour, seasoned with black pepper and nutmeg |
4 egg whites, slightly whipped |
1 cup fresh bread crumbs |
Directions:
1. Preheat oil to 365 degrees F.
2. Pick through oysters to make sure there are no shell pieces attached and place in milk. Remove one oyster, shake it dry and dredge in seasoned flour. Remove and dredge in egg whites. Remove, shake off excess liquid, and dredge in bread crumbs. Continue until all oysters are breaded. Place six oysters at a time in hot oil and fry until dark golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and replace in warmed shells. Serve immediately with spumante.
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