Maryland Fried Oysters Recipes

MARYLAND FRIED OYSTERS

Steps:

• Combine flour, corn starch and Old Bay or J.O. Crab Seasoning thoroughly and dredge oysters in the mix doing your best to completely cover each oyster.
• Heat oil to 350° in heavy-bottom pan or skillet about a half-inch deep. Fry oysters until golden brown on each side, turning once. Serve hot with cocktail sauce for dipping.

OYSTER FRITTERS

Steps:

• Beat together the egg, salt, pepper, baking powder, and pancake mix.
• Add half and half; beat until smooth.
• Add the oysters and liquor.
• Stir until the oysters are mixed well.
• In an iron (or heavy) skillet, melt Crisco (about ½ inch deep).
• Drop the oysters in hot oil.
• They will spread out like a flat fritter.
• Fry until cooked through.
• Serve hot, with pickled relish or cocktail sauce.

BEST OF THE BAY RECIPES...OYSTER FRITTERS

Steps:

• Using a whisk, beat the eggs in a small bowl. Add the milk and whisk until a bit frothy. In a second, larger bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Add in the egg mixture and mix until you have a smooth batter. Fold in the oysters and their liquor until they are evenly coated.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet until very hot. Ladle out 3 or 4 oysters and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 4 - 6 minutes. Remove and drain. Serve with tartar sauce or lemon slices and enjoy the first oyster harvest of the fall.