SUPER EASY Fresh Fried Oysters| How to Clean and Shuck Oysters

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornstarch can create a lighter batter.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is a cost-effective substitute.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Smoked paprika adds flavor without the heat, while red pepper flakes are often less expensive.

Clean the oyster shells with a hard bristle brush to remove grit and grime.

If using pre-shucked oysters, skip cleaning and proceed to the next step.

Place about 8 to 10 oysters into a bowl with 1 cup of buttermilk and let them soak for about 30 minutes.

Prepare the breading mixture by combining seafood breading and cornmeal in a bowl.

Mix the seafood breading and cornmeal together. Cornmeal is optional for added texture.

After soaking, take the oysters out of the buttermilk and drop them directly into the breading mixture.

Coat the oysters in the breading mixture and transfer them to a plate.

Heat oil in a deep fryer and drop the coated oysters into the hot oil to fry until golden brown.

Remove the fried oysters from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Serve the fried oysters hot with lemon wedges.

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