Kelly's fried oysters are a classic Southern dish that has been enjoyed for generations. Made with fresh oysters, Kelly's fried oysters are lightly battered and fried until golden brown, resulting in a crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior. The oysters are then served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or remoulade. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this article will provide you with all the information you need to create a delicious batch of Kelly's fried oysters at home.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FRIED OYSTERS
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
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
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
Steps:
- Drain the oysters. Spread the cornmeal evenly on a paper towel. Add the salt, pepper and cayenne to taste. Dredge the oysters one at a time, placing each dredged oyster in a colander. Shake off the excess cornmeal.
- Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet or other deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees. You can also check by sprinkling some of the cornmeal in the pan and seeing if it spins and dances in the oil.
- Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise, chives and lemon juice until smooth in a small bowl. Arrange the lettuce ''canoes'' on a large serving platter and top each with a dollop of chive mayonnaise. Set aside in the refrigerator.
- Test the oil by gently dropping (or lower in with a slotted spoon) an oyster into it. If it bubbles and rises to the top, add 3 or 4 more oysters. If not, remove the oyster, wait and try again. If you add too many oysters at once, you will lower the temperature of the oil, and the oysters will neither brown nor become crisp. Remove the light brown oysters with a slotted spoon or tongs to paper towels to drain.
- To serve, arrange a fried oyster on top of mayonnaise on the Romaine canoes. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Select the freshest oysters possible. Look for oysters that are plump and have a briny smell. Avoid oysters that are cracked or have a slimy texture.
- Shuck the oysters carefully. Use a sharp knife to pry open the oyster shells. Be careful not to damage the oyster meat.
- Rinse the oysters thoroughly. Rinse the oysters under cold water to remove any grit or debris.
- Pat the oysters dry. Use a paper towel to pat the oysters dry. This will help the coating to adhere to the oysters.
- Season the oysters with salt and pepper. Season the oysters with salt and pepper to taste.
- Coat the oysters in flour. Dredge the oysters in flour, shaking off any excess flour.
- Dip the oysters in the egg wash. Beat the eggs in a shallow dish. Dip the oysters in the egg wash, allowing the excess egg wash to drip off.
- Coat the oysters in bread crumbs. Dredge the oysters in bread crumbs, pressing them into the crumbs to adhere.
- Fry the oysters in hot oil. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the oysters in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the oysters immediately. Serve the oysters immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Fried oysters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give fried oysters a try. You won't be disappointed!
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