Southern Fried Oysters
Ingredients
- 1 pint shucked oysters, standard or select
- Bisquick (or similar baking mix)
- Oil for deep frying
Directions
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Drain oysters and pat dry. Roll in baking mix.
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Deep fry in preheated 375-degree oil until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve.
SEA FACT Many bivalves possess nacre, or mother-of-pearl, and can create pearls if an irritant such as a grain of sand gets inside their shell. Our native Eastern oyster (Crassotrea virginica) creates small, chalky pearls without nacre and have no value.
