Fried oysters recipe

Recipe ingredients

• 1 1/2 pints fresh oysters
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• Vegetable oil (for frying)

Recipe method

• Drain oysters thoroughly in colander.
• Combine corn meal, salt, flour, black pepper and cayenne in a small bowl.
• Roll oysters in meal a few at a time, coating evenly.
• Fry a few at a time in deep oil heated to 375 degrees F.
• Fry about 2 minutes or just until light brown. Drain on paper towels.
• Keep warm in 200 degrees F oven until all oysters are fried.
• Serve with cocktail sauce.

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Fried oysters recipe