Traditional Fried Oysters

A southern classic! Serve these fried oysters on top of deviled eggs or place them in a bun for easy-to-eat sliders. Photo by Amy Robb.

Makes 2 dozen

Ingredients

4 cups vegetable oil

2 dozen Shucked oysters

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups cornmeal

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat a large pot of vegetable oil to 350° over medium heat. Mix the flour and cornmeal together. Drop shucked oysters into the flour mixture, toss with mixture and remove. Carefully drop coated oysters into the hot oil and fry for two minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove oysters and season with salt and pepper.