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Southwest Fried Oysters
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 3 Minutes
Ready In: 23 Minutes
Servings: 6
From Southern Living. Marinate 2 hours.
Ingredients:
2 pints fresh select oysters, drained
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
vegetable oil
Directions:
1. Combine oysters and buttermilk in a large heavy-duty zip-lock plastic freezer bag.
2. Seal bag and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
3. Drain oysters well.
4. In a shallow pan, combine the flour and next 9 ingredients.
5. Dredge oysters in flour mixture; shake off excess.
6. Pour oil to a depth of 1 inch in a Dutch oven; heat to 370°.
7. Fry oysters in batches, 3 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels.
8. Serve immediately.
By RecipeOfHealth.com