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Pan-Fried Oysters

Pan-Fried Oysters

Difficulty Level: Intermediate
  • Prep Time:
    10 Minutes
  • Cook Time:
    PT20M
    10 Minutes
  • Yield:
    2-4 Servings
You can now enjoy your favorite crispy seafood shack treat at home in your own kitchen. A simple cornmeal crust and not overcrowding your pan will create perfectly golden brown and briny delights.
Ingredients
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 pint jarred or shucked oysters, drained
  • Canola oil and butter for frying
  • Fresh lemon wedges to serve
  • Tartar sauce to serve, optional
  • 118.29ml flour
  • 118.29ml cornmeal
  • 2.13g kosher salt
  • 4.26g lemon pepper
  • 0.57L jarred or shucked oysters, drained
  • Canola oil and butter for frying
  • Fresh lemon wedges to serve
  • Tartar sauce to serve, optional

You can now enjoy your favorite crispy seafood shack treat at home in your own kitchen. A simple cornmeal crust and not overcrowding your pan will create perfectly golden brown and briny delights.

Preparation
STEP 1

Mix flour, cornmeal, salt, and lemon pepper together in a shallow dish. Dredge oysters in mixture, completely coating.

STEP 2

Heat 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add only enough oysters to cover bottom of pan – do not crowd, or they will steam.

STEP 3

Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, taking care to not overcook. Drain on a paper towel.

STEP 4

Serve with freshly squeezed lemon juice and tartar sauce if desired.

Options

You can substitute lemon pepper with a 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper if preferred.

Tags: Snacks, Fish, Dairy-Free, Our Favorites, Entertaining, Seasonal Favorites, Family-Friendly

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