Corn Bread Fried Oysters

SouthernSeafoodEasy20 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 0.5 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cup milk
  • 0.3 cup melted bacon fat or butter
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 cup peanut oil, for deep-frying
  • 36 oysters freshly shucked oysters
  • 2 lemons cut in wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, eggs, milk, bacon fat, baking powder, and salt. Stir until batter is smooth.

  2. 2

    In a large saucepan or deep-fryer, heat peanut oil to 375°F (190°C).

  3. 3

    Dredge each oyster in the cornmeal batter and fry in batches until golden brown, about 1 minute per batch.

  4. 4

    Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Tags

southernamerican