Southwest Fried Oysters
- Ready In:
- 23mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 2 pints fresh select oysters, drained
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- vegetable oil
directions
- Combine oysters and buttermilk in a large heavy-duty zip-lock plastic freezer bag.
- Seal bag and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Drain oysters well.
- In a shallow pan, combine the flour and next 9 ingredients.
- Dredge oysters in flour mixture; shake off excess.
- Pour oil to a depth of 1 inch in a Dutch oven; heat to 370°.
- Fry oysters in batches, 3 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately.
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