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Pan-Fried Oysters
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 42 Minutes
Servings: 8
From Family Circle All-Time Favorite Recipes
Ingredients:
3 dozen small fresh oysters, shucked
2 eggs
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup finely ground saltine crackers
6 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions:
1. Drain oysters; blot oysters dry on paper towels.
2. In a small bowl, beat the eggs slightly.
3. Place flour and cracker crumbs on separate sheets of waxed paper.
4. Lightly coat oysters in flour; shake off the excess; dip into egg, then in crumbs, pressing crumbs to adhere.
5. Place on a sheet of waxed paper.
6. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over med-high heat until butter is melted.
7. Add 1/3 of the oysters; saute 2 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Turn oysters and saute another 2 minutes.
9. Remove to a baking sheet lined with paper towels; keep warm in low oven.
10. Wipe skillet clean; fry remaining oysters in 2 batches; serve warm.
By RecipeOfHealth.com