Crusty Oysters

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Oysters in a jar can be found in many grocery stores year round. Serve these with mashed potatoes or grilled polenta slices for change of pace.

Preparation facts

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

12 oz (340g) oysters, usually two 6-ounce jars

1/2 cup (55g) flour

1/2 cup (75g) cornmeal

1/2 tsp (3g) salt

1/2 tsp (2g) pepper

3 tsp (15mL) vegetable oil, divided

Directions

Rinse and drain oysters.

Combine flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper in a small dish.

Spray a nonstick skillet with vegetable oil spray, and then place 1 tsp (5mL) of oil in the pan. Heat pan until very hot.

Dredge oysters, one at a time in flour mixture. Place 4 oysters in hot pan and fry until brown on one side. Turn and brown the other side. This should take only about 3 minutes per side. Remove oysters and place on a serving dish.

Heat one more tsp (15mL) of oil in the pan and repeat the process for another 4 oysters. Repeat for the last batch.

Serve while piping hot.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 281
Calories from Fat 73 (26%)
% Daily Value*
12%Total Fat 8g
6%Saturated Fat 1.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.8g
28%Cholesterol 85mg
20%Sodium 477mg
9%Potassium 321mg
11%Total Carbohydrate 32g
6%Dietary Fiber 1.6g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
38%Protein 19g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.