Categories: Main Dish, Seafood
Ingredients
- 3 dozen small fresh oysters, shucked
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely ground saltine crackers
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions
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Drain oysters; blot oysters dry on paper towels.
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In a small bowl, beat the eggs slightly.
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Place flour and cracker crumbs on separate sheets of waxed paper.
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Lightly coat oysters in flour; shake off the excess; dip into egg, then in crumbs, pressing crumbs to adhere.
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Place on a sheet of waxed paper.
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Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over med-high heat until butter is melted.
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Add 1/3 of the oysters; saute 2 minutes or until golden brown.
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Turn oysters and saute another 2 minutes.
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Remove to a baking sheet lined with paper towels; keep warm in low oven.
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Wipe skillet clean; fry remaining oysters in 2 batches; serve warm.