Fried Oysters (The Local Palate)

By LRay

by Chris Hastings, Hot and Hot Fish Club
Birmingham, Alabama

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

Details

Adapted from thelocalpalate.com

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.