Fried Oysters (Cracker Crumb Coating)

Submitted by Codychop

"Another one I'm saving from Southern Living. I LOVE fried oysters. Raw or fried are the only way I eat 'em. So yummy."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 quart fresh oyster, rinsed and drained
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 36 saltines, crushed to crumbs (1 sleeve)
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon horseradish
• hot sauce
• canola oil

directions

1. Dip oysters in egg then dredge in cracker crumbs.
2. Let sit in fridge for 2 hours.
3. Stir together ketchup, horseradish, and hot sauce (to taste) and chill.
4. Fry oysters in 1" oil at 350F 3-4 minute until golden.
5. Serve immediately with sauce.