Oyster Fritters Cajun-style
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seafood, Eggs, Dairy, Grains | Cajun | Cajun, Ethnic, Seafood | 8 | Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 48 | Shucked oysters w/liquid | |
| 6 | Eggs, beaten | |
| 4 | T | Baking powder |
| 1/4 | t | Oregano flakes |
| 1 | t | Black pepper |
| 1/2 | t | White pepper |
| 1 1/2 | t | Tabasco sauce |
| 2 | c | Flour, all-purpose is best |
| 1 | c | Milk or Half & Half |
| 1 | t | Salt |
| 1/4 | lb | Butter |
| 1/2 | c | Peanut or corn oil |
INSTRUCTIONS
Melt the butter in pan at approx. 300 degrees F. Saute the oysters in the melted butter for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan & quarter. Mix all other ingredients in bowl, including the oyster liquid. Control the thickness of the fritter batter by the amount of oyster liquid that you add. Mix in the oysters. Drop a tablespoon full of the batter into the pre-heated oil and fry until golden brown. ORIGIN: Aunt Lisle DuPree, Houma, La., circa 1966
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 299
Calories From Fat: 263
Total Fat: 29.7g
Cholesterol: 172.4mg
Sodium: 1096.9mg
Potassium: 104.6mg
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: <1g
Sugar: 1.7g
Protein: 5.9g