Best 8 Un Fried Oysters Recipes

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Unfried oysters are a delicious and nutritious seafood dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer or a hearty main course, there's an unfried oyster recipe out there to suit your needs. In this article, we'll explore some of the best unfried oyster recipes, from classic Rockefeller to modern takes on this timeless dish. We'll also provide tips on how to select the freshest oysters and how to prepare them properly. So, if you're ready to tantalize your taste buds with the briny goodness of unfried oysters, read on!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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

PAN FRIED OYSTERS



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I love oysters, raw, cooked, smoked or any way I can get them. Pan fried is easy, fast and really good. I can eat this by myself easily. Maybe I should double or triple this??

Provided by Tebo3759

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pint medium oyster, defrosted and drained
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
3 tablespoons dried, chopped parsley
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix dry ingredients.
  • Dredge oysters in this and let sit on paper 5 minutes.
  • Heat oil and butter until sizzling hot.
  • Add oysters.
  • Brown lightly 30-40 seconds on each side.
  • Serve immediately with lemon juice or tartar sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 113.3, Sodium 388.3, Carbohydrate 60.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 27.7

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.

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.

BUTTER-FRIED OYSTERS



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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

1 pound unsalted butter
1 large, day-old French loaf or other hearth-style white loaf
1 cup all-purpose flour
Salt
pepper
24 shucked oysters, drained
3 eggs, lightly beaten
Red-pepper mayonnaise, optional
Lemon wedges, optional
Watercress or arugula, optional

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

OVEN-FRIED OYSTERS



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Provided by fluffernutter

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pint oyster
1/2 cup margarine (butter will burn)
3/4 cup baking mix
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Drain oysters and pat dry. Melt margarine in a baking pan large enough to hold the oysters in one layer.
  • Combine dry ingredients on a plate or waxed paper. Dip oysters into eggs then roll in dry ingredients. Arrange in margarine in the baking pan, turning to coat well. Oven-fry for 15 minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.5, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 162.8, Sodium 710.3, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3, Protein 16.5

FRIED OYSTERS



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Provided by Jason Epstein

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 dozen bluepoint or similar oysters, shucked (unless you've shucked oysters before and have a good oyster knife, ask your fish market to shuck them for you; do not use bottled oysters, which may taste tinny)
1 cup yellow cornmeal, preferably Indian Head or Quaker
Salt, freshly ground white pepper and cayenne to taste
4 cups vegetable oil (do not use olive oil)
1 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
1/2 bunch of chives, snipped into 1/8-inch pieces
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Romaine, cut into 1-inch ''canoes,'' well chilled

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: Fresh oysters have a briny, salty flavor and a plump, firm texture. Avoid oysters that have a slimy or fishy smell.
  • Clean the oysters thoroughly: Before cooking, use a stiff brush to scrub the oysters clean. Remove any dirt, grit, or debris from the shells.
  • Shuck the oysters carefully: Use an oyster knife to carefully pry open the oyster shells. Be careful not to damage the oyster meat.
  • Prepare the oysters for cooking: Depending on the recipe, you may need to bread the oysters, dip them in a batter, or simply season them with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the oysters until they are golden brown and cooked through: The cooking time will vary depending on the method you are using. Oysters are typically cooked for a few minutes per side.
  • 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 versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. With a little preparation and cooking, you can easily make fried oysters at home. Experiment with different recipes and find the one that you like best. You can also get creative with the dipping sauces and toppings. Enjoy!

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