Oyster Fry Platter Recipe
American · Main course · 30 min total
Crispy fried oysters served with tangy tartar sauce and lemon wedges, perfect for a seafood feast.
20
min prep
10
min cook
4
servings
380
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 pint shucked oysters, drained
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Tartar sauce for serving
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- In another shallow dish, whisk together eggs and milk.
- Pat oysters dry with paper towels.
- Dip each oyster in the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat about 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry oysters in batches without crowding, about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
Tips
- Use fresh shucked oysters for best flavor.
- Keep fried oysters warm in a low oven while frying remaining batches.
- Tartar sauce can be homemade or store-bought.
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