Dorsey's Fried Oysters

These are the single-fried oysters that my Mom cooked at the market. A simple and delicious appetizer cooked Chesapeake Bay style.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 168 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 pint shucked oysters and juice
• ½ cup dry pancake mix

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine oysters, oyster juice, egg, salt, pepper and Old Bay Seasoning. Gently stir in pancake mix to make a thin batter.

Step 3

Spoon oysters one at a time into hot oil. There should be just enough batter surrounding oysters to coat them but it should not be too thick.

Step 4

Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain and serve.