Pan-Fried Oysters

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"From Family Circle All-Time Favorite Recipes"

 

• Ready In: 42mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 8

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.

Reviews

[KCsACookin]

Very good and easy to make...family all loved them.

 

[missamam]

Wonderful receipe. Simple and delicious. Would not change a thing.

 

[Montana Heart Song]

This is an excellent recipe. No salt is needed because of the crackers. I also use olive oil instead of butter and oil. Both are excellent. Thanks for posting. This one is in my head and I use quite often.