Oyster Fritters

Legend has is that this dish has powerful aphrodisiac qualities, so be careful (or not!) This is a traditional regional recipe from Hooper's Island, Maryland.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  quart  shucked  oyster, liquor reserved
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  salt substitute
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1  cup  pancake mix
• 1  egg
• 2  fluid ounces half-and-half
•  Crisco, for frying

Directions

1. Beat together the egg, salt, pepper, baking powder, and pancake mix.
2. Add half and half; beat until smooth.
3. Add the oysters and liquor.
4. Stir until the oysters are mixed well.
5. In an iron (or heavy) skillet, melt Crisco (about ½ inch deep).
6. Drop the oysters in hot oil.
7. They will spread out like a flat fritter.
8. Fry until cooked through.
9. Serve hot, with pickled relish or cocktail sauce.