{"id":11668,"date":"2023-01-12T09:00:36","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T14:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/mariners-menu\/?p=11668"},"modified":"2024-01-04T16:40:52","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T21:40:52","slug":"crispy-pan-fried-oysters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/mariners-menu\/crispy-pan-fried-oysters\/","title":{"rendered":"Crispy Pan-Fried Oysters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n
Drain liquid from the oysters and pat dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add \u00bc-inch of oil to a skillet and heat to medium-high.\u00a0While oil is heating, combine flour and salt in a shallow dish, set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Add oysters to egg mixture and lightly toss. Remove oysters from egg mixture, draining excess. Dredge oysters in flour, shaking off excess. Pan-fry oysters in small batches for about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer oysters to a platter lined with paper towels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contributed by: Vanda Lewis<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n DID YOU KNOW?<\/strong><\/p> Oyster shells can be returned to several recycling centers along the coast and at the Orange County Recycling Center<\/a>. They can be used to build new oyster reefs<\/a> as oyster spat will settle on shells.<\/p>