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Hot and Crispy Southern Fried Oysters

Demetra Overton
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 2 -4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint of shucked oysters
  • 2 cups milk whole or 2%
  • 2 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 cups masa harina
  • SEASONING BLEND
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • OR 2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning INSTEAD of the seasoning blend
  • Canola oil for frying about 2 cups

Instructions
 

  • Stir together the milk, lemon juice and hot sauce
  • Drain the oysters, add them to the milk mixture and refrigerate for 15 minutes
  • In a shallow dish combine masa harina, salt, paprika, cayenne, and garlic powder
  • Drain the oysters from the milk mixture and dredge them in the masa harina mixture
  • Heat the oil in a skillet to 375 degrees
  • Shake off excess masa and fry the oysters 6 or 8 at a time, don't crowd the pan
  • Cook the oysters for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, flipping them over halfway through cooking if necessary
  • Drain the oysters on paper towels and serve with comeback sauce, the recipe is in the blog post