OYSTER FRITTERS

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Legend has is that this dish has powerful aphrodisiac qualities, so be careful (or not!) This is a traditional regional recipe from Hooper's Island, Maryland.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 quart shucked oyster, liquor reserved
1/2 teaspoon salt substitute
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup pancake mix
1 egg
2 fluid ounces half-and-half
Crisco, for frying

Steps:

  • Beat together the egg, salt, pepper, baking powder, and pancake mix.
  • Add half and half; beat until smooth.
  • Add the oysters and liquor.
  • Stir until the oysters are mixed well.
  • In an iron (or heavy) skillet, melt Crisco (about ½ inch deep).
  • Drop the oysters in hot oil.
  • They will spread out like a flat fritter.
  • Fry until cooked through.
  • Serve hot, with pickled relish or cocktail sauce.

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