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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 (12-ounce) container fresh oysters |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind |
1/2 cup milk |
6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces |
4 large eggs |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives |
vegetable oil |
caper dipping sauce |
Directions:
1. Drain oysters, reserving 1/2 cup oyster liquor. Coarsely chop oysters; set aside. Combine flour and lemon rind in a small bowl.
2. Combine reserved oyster liquor, milk, and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring until butter melts. Add flour mixture all at once, beating vigorously with a wooden spoon 1 minute or until mixture leaves sides of pan. Remove from heat. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating vigorously with a wooden spoon after each addition until smooth. Fold in oysters and chives.
3. Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375°. Drop oyster mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls into oil. Fry, in batches, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on wire racks. Serve immediately with Caper Dipping Sauce.
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