Oyster Fritters Cajun-stylecajun, ethnic, seafood 48 shucked oysters w/liquid 6 eggs, beaten 4 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon oregano flakes 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1 1/2 teaspoon tabasco sauce 2 cup flour, all-purpose is best 1 cup milk or half & half 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 lb butter 1/2 cup peanut or corn oil 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 |
