Fried Oysters (The Local Palate)
By LRay
by Chris Hastings, Hot and Hot Fish Club
Birmingham, Alabama
4.7/5
(9 Votes)
Ingredients
- For Oyster Preparation
- 1 pint oysters
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- For Breading Mix
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup corn flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- For Frying
- 4 Cups peanut oil
Preparation
Step 1
For Oyster Preparation
Combine buttermilk, cayenne, and salt. Whisk together. Add oysters. Hold in fridge.
For Breeding Mix
Combine all ingredients. Mix thoroughly in bowl. Set aside.
For Frying
4 Cups peanut oil
1. Bread oysters and hold in fridge.
2. To fry: Heat 4 cups of peanut oil to 360 degrees. Fry 5-6 oysters at a time. Repeat until done. Serve oysters with slaw.
Yields: 4-6 servings.