BEST OF THE BAY RECIPES...OYSTER FRITTERS

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When the leaves begin to turn their bright fall colors and the brisk air ushers in autumn, the Oyster season in the Chesapeake Bay begins. Oysters are prepared every way imaginable, fried, roasted, grilled, steamed or simply eaten raw with a dash of hot sauce or lemon. Oysters may be fried either individually or using several bound together in batter, known as a fritter- this is a typical (and delicious) recipe for oyster fritters.

Provided by laura.marchiori

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 8 fritters, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 egg
1 cup milk
1 quart of shucked oyster, and their liquor
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Using a whisk, beat the eggs in a small bowl. Add the milk and whisk until a bit frothy. In a second, larger bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Add in the egg mixture and mix until you have a smooth batter. Fold in the oysters and their liquor until they are evenly coated.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet until very hot. Ladle out 3 or 4 oysters and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 4 - 6 minutes. Remove and drain. Serve with tartar sauce or lemon slices and enjoy the first oyster harvest of the fall.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.3, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 174.8, Sodium 906, Carbohydrate 38.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 28.2

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