Categories: Main Dish, Seafood

Ingredients

• 3 dozen small fresh oysters, shucked
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup finely ground saltine crackers
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

1. Drain oysters; blot oysters dry on paper towels.

2. In a small bowl, beat the eggs slightly.

3. Place flour and cracker crumbs on separate sheets of waxed paper.

4. Lightly coat oysters in flour; shake off the excess; dip into egg, then in crumbs, pressing crumbs to adhere.

5. Place on a sheet of waxed paper.

6. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over med-high heat until butter is melted.

7. Add 1/3 of the oysters; saute 2 minutes or until golden brown.

8. Turn oysters and saute another 2 minutes.

9. Remove to a baking sheet lined with paper towels; keep warm in low oven.

10. Wipe skillet clean; fry remaining oysters in 2 batches; serve warm.

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