Grandma Flaxel's Crispy Fried Oysters |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This recipe works best with medium to large oysters. Have your fishmonger shuck them for you. Ingredients:
24 shucked medium to large oysters |
3 large eggs |
2 sleeves saltine crackers (8 ounces), pulsed to coarse meal (no bigger than 1/8 ) in a food processor |
corn or vegetable oil (for frying) |
kosher salt |
Directions:
1. Drain oysters. Beat eggs in a medium bowl to blend. Add oysters and turn to coat completely. Pour half of saltine crumbs into a 13x9x2 baking dish. Working in batches, lift oysters with a slotted spoon, allowing excess egg to drain back into bowl, and transfer to baking dish. Scatter remaining crumbs over oysters and toss to coat. Cover dish and chill for 2-3 hours.
2. Line a plate with paper towels. Pour oil into a medium heavy skillet to a depth of 1/2 . Prop deep-fry thermometer in skillet so bulb is submerged. Heat oil over medium heat to 375°F. Working in batches, fry oysters, turning once, until coating is crisp and deep golden brown, about 1 minute per batch. Transfer to paper towels; season with salt.
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