Deep-Fried Oysters
By: Anonymous
Published: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 11:13pm

Ingredients




24 -(up to)
30 Oysters
Salt and pepper
1 Or
2 Scallions
Batter
Oil for deep-frying

Preparation

1 Shell oysters; then season lightly with salt and pepper. Mince scallions. 2 Coat oysters with any of the batter combinations listed below. 3 Heat oil. Add oysters, a few at a time, and deep-fry until golden. Drain on paper toweling. Garnish with scallions and serve. VARIATIONS: 4 Instead of seasoning the oysters with salt and pepper, toss them in a mixture of 1 tablespoon sherry and 1 teaspoon salt. Then coat with batter. 5 In step 2, add the minced scallions to the batter mixture. BATTERS FOR 6 DEEP-FRIED OYSTERS: a. 1 egg, 1/2 cup flour, 1 cup water. b. 1 cup flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 3/4 cup water. c. 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 4 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon lard, 3/4 cup water.