Fried oysters are a delectable seafood dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or an appetizer. The secret to creating the perfect fried oyster is in the coating. A crispy, golden-brown cracker crumb coating adds a delightful crunch and flavor to the tender, juicy oysters. This article will provide you with a foolproof recipe for a fried oyster cracker crumb coating that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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CRISPY OVEN-FRIED OYSTERS
These flavorful breaded and baked oysters, served with a zippy jalapeno mayonnaise, were created by Marie Rizzio of Interlochen, Michigan. "I entered this recipe in a seafood contest and took first place in the hors d'oeuvres category," Marie says. "They make an interesting appetizer for entertaining." -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen (about 2/3 cup jalapeno mayonnaise).
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, whisk eggs. In a third bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, parsley and garlic salt. , Coat oysters with flour mixture, then dip in eggs, and coat with crumb mixture. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil., Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise ingredients. Serve with oysters.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
DEEP FRIED OYSTERS
This is a very simple recipe for fried oysters. You can use the same recipe for shrimp and scallops too.
Provided by Christine
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Combine flour, salt and black pepper. Dredge oysters in flour mixture, dip in egg and roll in bread crumbs.
- Carefully slide oysters into hot oil. Cook five at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain briefly on paper towels. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 99.6 mg, Fat 47.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 776 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
KELLY'S FRIED OYSTERS
Posting this for a good friend that wanted my recipe!! These really are tasty lil buggers!! Came up with the idea from a box of crackers that must have been "drop-kicked" by some warehouse workers subbing it for a football! :S!! The crackers were pretty broken up, so made the best of them!! LOL!! Enjoy!! :)
Provided by Wildflour
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 18m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pour oysters into a colander, rinse gently with cold water, drain.
- Carefully pat oysters dry on paper towel a few at a time.
- Dip oysters into beaten egg, let excess drip off, then into cracker crumbs, set on plate. Repeat til all are coated.
- Place in fridge, or cook now.
- Put oils and butter in pan and heat to med-high heat.
- Carefully place oysters into hot oil.
- Cook til golden brown on both sides turning only once as breading and oysters are delicate. About 3-4 minutes TOTAL if using medium-sized oysters. Watch them carefully!
- Place on paper towels to drain.
- Serve with your favorite sauce such as cocktail, tartar or Ranch dressing.
- Serves about 2.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.9, Fat 43.6, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 180.2, Sodium 257.3, Carbohydrate 5.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 14
FRIED OYSTERS (CRACKER CRUMB COATING)
Another one I'm saving from Southern Living. I LOVE fried oysters. Raw or fried are the only way I eat 'em. So yummy.
Provided by Codychop
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Dip oysters in egg then dredge in cracker crumbs.
- Let sit in fridge for 2 hours.
- Stir together ketchup, horseradish, and hot sauce (to taste) and chill.
- Fry oysters in 1" oil at 350F 3-4 minute until golden.
- Serve immediately with sauce.
OYSTER CRACKER CRUSTED FISH STICKS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the fish into 1/2-inch strips (you should get about 24 to 30 pieces). Season all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper.
- Spread the flour in a shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in a second shallow bowl with a pinch of salt. Put the crackers in a food processor and pulse to mostly fine crumbs, about the consistency of panko with a few larger crumbs mixed in (you can also crush the crackers in a plastic bag with a rolling pin.) Toss the crumbs in a third shallow bowl with the dried chives, dried dill, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of pepper.
- Dredge the fish, a few pieces at a time, in the flour, then beaten egg letting the excess drip back into the bowl. Roll to coat thoroughly in the crumbs then place each piece on the prepared baking sheet, about an inch apart.
- Once all of the fish is coated, spray liberally all over with olive oil spray. Bake until the crumbs are crisp and golden and the fish is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove to a platter and serve with the tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
- Add the mayonnaise, pickles, lemon juice, parsley, capers, dill, and sugar in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate to allow the flavors to blend while you make the fish sticks.
SKILLET-FRIED OYSTERS
Steps:
- Heat the butter and oil in a skillet. Roll the oysters in the egg and crackers crumbs and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute the oysters, turning once, until golden brown. Sprinkle the parsley or paprika on top and garnish with lemon.
CRACKER FRIED OYSTERS
Steps:
- Drain oysters. Beat eggs in a medium bowl to blend. Add oysters and turn to coat completely. Pour half of saltine crumbs into a 13x9x2" baking dish. Working in batches, lift oysters with a slotted spoon, allowing excess egg to drain back into bowl, and transfer to baking dish. Scatter remaining crumbs over oysters and toss to coat. Cover dish and chill for 2-3 hours. Line a plate with paper towels. Pour oil into a medium heavy skillet to a depth of 1/2". Prop deep-fry thermometer in skillet so bulb is submerged. Heat oil over medium heat to 375°F. Working in batches, fry oysters, turning once, until coating is crisp and deep golden brown, about 1 minute per batch. Transfer to paper towels; season with salt.
BUTTER-FRIED OYSTERS
There are easier ways to fry oysters, and faster ways, too, but if you're going to bother to make them at home, you might as well have the best way. I won't pretend it's not a little bit of a project. There are bread crumbs to make, from a day-old French loaf. It's easy if you have a blender or food processor - just remove the crust and pulse the cubes into fluffy crumbs. My recipe also calls for clarified butter. It can be made ahead, it keeps, and it really makes a difference.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then raise the heat a little and cook at a bare simmer for about 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then pour through a fine-meshed strainer. (Save any milky juices, solids or foam left behind to add to rice or vegetables.) The clarified butter can be kept in a covered jar in the refrigerator for several weeks.
- Remove the crusts from the French loaf. Tear the bread into chunks and pulse in a food processor or blender to make about 4 cups of crumbs. The crumbs will keep in the refrigerator, loosely covered, for several days, or for longer in the freezer, tightly wrapped.
- Season the flour generously with salt and pepper. Dip the oysters in the flour and then in the beaten eggs. Spread a layer of bread crumbs on a baking sheet. Place the oysters on the sheet and sprinkle with more crumbs. Roll the oysters in the crumbs so that they are well coated, adding more if necessary.
- Heat a wide cast-iron skillet over a medium-high flame. Add clarified butter to a depth of 1/2 inch. Toss in a bread crumb - if it browns quickly the butter is hot enough. Carefully slip in breaded oysters in a single layer, frying in batches if needed to avoid crowding. Adjust the heat to keep the oysters gently bubbling in the butter. It should take about 2 minutes to get a golden, crisp coating. Turn the oysters and brown the other side, then drain on kitchen towels. Serve hot with red-pepper mayonnaise, lemon wedges and arugula or watercress, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 775, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 26 grams, Sodium 823 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 2 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh oysters for the best flavor. Fresh oysters should have a briny smell and a plump, firm texture. Avoid oysters that are slimy or have a strong odor.
- Clean the oysters thoroughly before cooking. Scrub the oysters with a stiff brush to remove any dirt or debris. Then, rinse the oysters thoroughly under cold water.
- Use a light hand when coating the oysters in the cracker crumbs. A thick coating of cracker crumbs will make the oysters greasy and heavy. Just a light dusting of cracker crumbs will give the oysters a crispy coating.
- Fry the oysters in hot oil. The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when the oysters are added. This will help to create a crispy coating and prevent the oysters from becoming soggy.
- Do not overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the oysters will not cook evenly. Cook the oysters in batches if necessary.
- Serve the oysters immediately. Fried oysters are best served hot and crispy. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Fried oysters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. With a crispy coating and a briny, tender interior, fried oysters are sure to please everyone at your table. Follow these tips for making the best fried oysters: use fresh oysters, clean them thoroughly, use a light hand when coating them in cracker crumbs, fry them in hot oil, do not overcrowd the pan, and serve them immediately.
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