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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 42 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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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. |
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