Best 10 Golden Fried Oysters Recipes

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Crispy, flavorful, and golden-brown, fried oysters are a delightful seafood delicacy that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course. Whether you prefer them lightly coated or smothered in a thick batter, there's a perfect recipe out there to satisfy your cravings. In this article, we'll explore some of the best fried oyster recipes, offering a variety of cooking techniques and flavor combinations to suit every palate. From classic Southern-style fried oysters to unique Asian-inspired variations, these recipes are sure to have you frying up golden-brown oyster perfection in no time!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

FRIED OYSTERS



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Virginia is known for its fresh Chesapeake Bay oysters, and this crispy Deep Fried Oysters recipe is the best way to prepare them!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pint fresh shucked oysters (about 18 oysters total)
Peanut oil, for frying
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill or parsley, optional
1 ½ tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • For the Tartar Sauce: Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F, in a deep cast iron skillet, or in a Dutch oven over medium heat to a depth of about 2-3 inches, until it reaches 350°F. If you don't have a deep-fry thermometer, sprinkle a few drops of water on the hot oil. If it sizzles, the oil is hot enough.
  • Drain the oysters in a colander and pat dry with paper towels. Use a toothpick to poke a small hole in the large round part of each oyster.
  • Put the buttermilk in a shallow dish. In a separate shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, Old Bay seasoning and pepper.
  • Add the oysters to the buttermilk and soak for a few minutes. Remove the oysters from the buttermilk, gently shake off excess liquid, and dredge in cornmeal mixture to coat on all sides. Shake off excess breading and transfer to a wire rack.
  • Working in batches so that you don't overcrowd the pan, fry oysters until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels, season with additional salt and pepper (if necessary) while they're still warm, and serve hot with tartar sauce or other dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6 of the oysters, Calories 208 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 1213 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g

FRIED OYSTERS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Peanut oil, for frying
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Dash hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
36 shucked oysters
Remoulade Sauce, for serving, recipe follows
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Creole mustard
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash hot sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
  • Whisk together the buttermilk, garlic powder, paprika and hot sauce in a casserole dish. Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper together in a separate casserole dish.
  • Add the oysters to the buttermilk and let soak. Then remove, letting the excess drip off, and dredge through the cornmeal mixture, tapping off the excess. Fry in the hot oil in batches, until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve hot with the Remoulade Sauce.
  • Mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, paprika, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce in a small bowl until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving.

DEEP FRIED OYSTERS



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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

2 quarts vegetable oil for deep frying
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
12 ounces shucked oysters, drained
2 eggs, lightly beaten
¾ cup fine bread crumbs

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

GOLDEN FRIED OYSTERS



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Make and share this Golden Fried Oysters recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Para_chan

Categories     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 24 oysters, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup peanut oil or 1 cup canola oil
24 shucked oysters, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Combine flour, cornmeal, chili powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in cast iron skillet until it reaches 350º or flour bubbles immediately upon being sprinkled in it.
  • Dredge oysters in flour mixture, shake off excess flour and fry in oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels.

THE PEACEMAKER: GOLDEN FRIED OYSTER AND SHRIMP PO-BOY WITH HOT SAUCE-INFUSED MAYONNAISE, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO



The Peacemaker: Golden Fried Oyster and Shrimp Po-Boy with Hot Sauce-infused Mayonnaise, Lettuce, and Tomato image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 13m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup mayonnaise
Hot sauce
Red pepper
White pepper
Salt
Canola oil, for frying
3 (1/2 ounce) oysters
3 (1/2 ounce) shrimp
Flour, for dredging
2 pickle slices
1 (10-inch) roll, halved
1 slice lemon

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise and hot sauce together to the consistency desired. Add red pepper, white pepper, and salt, to taste. Set aside.
  • In a deep pot, heat 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees F. Dredge the oysters and shrimp in seasoned flour and fry until cooked through and hot for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Place both bread halves on 12-inch platter. Spread mayonnaise mixture on top half of sandwich. Add fried seafood and pickles, garnish with lemon.

CRISPY OVEN-FRIED OYSTERS



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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

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2/3 cup grated Romano cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 pint shucked oysters or 2 cans (8 ounces each) whole oysters, drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
JALAPENO MAYONNAISE:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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.

KELLY'S FRIED OYSTERS



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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

1 (8 ounce) container select raw oysters
1 beaten egg
1 cup finely crushed Chicken In A Biscuit crackers, more if needed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
seafood cocktail sauce

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

GRANDMA'S FRIED OYSTERS



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Make and share this Grandma's Fried Oysters recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dandelionleaf

Categories     Canadian

Time 30m

Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 ounces oysters, shucked
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaf, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in skillet, on medium high.
  • Beat egg with Worcestershire sauce.
  • In another bowl combine bread crumbs with spices.
  • Cut shucked oysters into bite size pieces. Dip in egg then breading and place into pan. Turn after 5-10 minutes, then brown other side. Drain on tea towel or unbleached, recycled paper towel.
  • Serve as is, with tartar sauce, or on a bun with lettuce, and thinly sliced onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.5, Fat 35.8, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 163.8, Sodium 885.9, Carbohydrate 47.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.6, Protein 23.9

FRIED OYSTERS WITH TARTAR SAUCE



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Getting fried oysters from your summer seafood shack is fun, but making them yourself yields something crispy, light and, most significantly, tender. Shuck carefully, bread delicately and fry to golden perfection, then serve with this bright, lively tartar sauce, which gets its spark from cornichons, capers and lemon juice. Eat while hot - whether you're wearing flip flops or polished oxfords, that's up to you.

Provided by Gabrielle Hamilton

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 24 oysters and 1 pint sauce

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and finely ground black pepper
24 shucked plump meaty oysters
2 large eggs, well beaten
1 cup panko bread crumbs
Vegetable shortening, preferably Crisco (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 garlic clove
Kosher salt
2 small shallots
8 cornichons plus 2 tablespoons vinegar from the cornichon jar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons capers and their brine
1 shy cup mayonnaise, preferably Hellmann's or Real Foods
1/3 cup sour cream
Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Prepare the oysters: Season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge each oyster in the flour, then dip in the beaten egg, then coat evenly in the panko.
  • Set breaded oysters on a baking cooling rack, leaving a little room between the oysters so they can dry and set. Refrigerate until ready to fry and serve.
  • Make the sauce: Finely mince garlic with a pinch of salt until sticky and pasty. Mince shallots, cornichons and capers as finely as possible. Add all to a small bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, caper brine and cornichon vinegar, and stir well. Add chopped parsley, stir well and season to taste with salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Fry the oysters: Melt enough shortening in a deep medium skillet (we love cast iron) over medium for 1 1/2 inches of liquified fat once hot. Increase heat to medium-high. It's ready to fry in when a few crumbs of panko or the tip of a wooden chopstick sizzles actively in the fat.
  • Add the oysters cold from the refrigerator, working in batches of 6 to 8 or as you have room. Fry, making sure to turn them to get both sides, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes, depending on size. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider, and let rest on a clean rack while you fry the rest. Season each batch with a little salt while still piping hot, as soon as you pull them from the fat. Serve with tartar sauce.

STIR FRIED OYSTERS WITH GARLIC



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Love those oysters! This is a simple, fast and enjoyable recipe. Oysters have to be good for you because they sure do taste good!!

Provided by Tebo3759

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb oyster, shucked or defrosted if not fresh
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oil
2 tablespoons white wine
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 green onions, cut into 2" pieces
1 1/4 inches ginger, chopped finely

Steps:

  • Boil 4 cups water in pot and add oysters for 10-15 seconds .
  • Remove with slotten spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • Blend cornstarch with 4 Tbs water and add oyster and soy sauce.
  • Heat oil in wok, add wine, oysters, green onion& ginger.
  • Stir fry 15 seconds.
  • Add cornstarch mixture and stir fry 1 minute.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.8, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 56.7, Sodium 623, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.5, Protein 11.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh oysters. Fresh oysters have a briny, sweet flavor that is perfect for frying. If you can't find fresh oysters, you can use frozen oysters, but be sure to thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Shuck the oysters carefully. Use a sharp knife to carefully pry open the oyster shells. Be careful not to damage the oyster meat.
  • Coat the oysters in a light batter. A light batter will help the oysters to stay crispy and golden brown. You can use a simple batter made with flour, eggs, and milk, or you can use a more flavorful batter made with cornmeal, breadcrumbs, or herbs.
  • Fry the oysters in hot oil. The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when you drop the oysters in. This will help the oysters to cook quickly and evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the oysters will not cook evenly. Fry the oysters in batches if necessary.
  • Serve the oysters immediately. Fried oysters are best served hot and crispy. You can serve them with a variety of dipping sauces, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or lemon juice.

Conclusion:

Fried oysters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. With a few simple tips, you can make fried oysters that are crispy, golden brown, and full of flavor. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish to impress your friends and family, give fried oysters a try.

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