Fried Florida Oysters
Courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood & Aquaculture 6 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 10 Min. Cook Time • Dip in cocktail sauce or serve with a salad.| Ingredients |
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| 2 c. Florida oysters, shucked |
| 3 Tbsp. milk |
| 1/2 c. all-purpose flour |
| 1/2 c. dry bread crumbs or corn meal |
| 1/2 tsp. salt |
| 1/4 tsp. pepper |
| canola oil for pan frying |
Directions:
1. Drain liquid from oysters and remove any remaining shell pieces. Place oysters in a bowl, add milk and stir.
2. Combine flour, bread crumbs or corn meal, salt and pepper in a small bowl or pie plate. Coat oysters individually with flour mixture.
3. In a heavy skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil until hot, but not smoking. Fry oysters for 2 to 3 min. on each side or until browned.
4. Remove from oil and drain on absorbent paper. Serve with sauce or on salad.
Recipe courtesy of Florida Department of Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing
Nutrition:
Calories: 131; Calories From Fat: 25; Cholesterol: 45mg; Total Carbs: 17g; Protein: 8g;