Pan Fried Oysters
Pan-fried oysters offer a delicious seafood experience, featuring a crispy exterior and tender interior. This recipe highlights the oysters' natural flavors and is suitable as an appetizer or main dish. Easy to prepare, pan-fried oysters enhance any meal with their rich taste and satisfying texture, showcasing local ingredients and classic techniques.
TIME: 15 minutes
MAKES: 6 oysters
FROM YOUR PANTRY
• Salt + Pepper to season
• Cooking oil
IN THE KIT
• Yaquina Bay Oysters
• Egg Wash
• Breading
STEPS
1. Season the breading with salt and pepper (alternatively, you can season the oysters by themselves, or both the oysters and the breading).
2. Bread the Oysters: prepare a two-step breading station – egg wash, then breading. Dip each oyster into the egg wash, coating completely (if you are using a shallow container, you may need to turn it over to coat). Drain excess liquid for a moment, then place in the panko breading. Coat thoroughly, pressing extra breadcrumbs in as necessary. Set aside breaded portions.
3. Heat an electric griddle or large frying pan over medium-high heat. When it is hot, add cooking oil (at the restaurant, we use a mix of olive & canola oils). When oil is hot but not smoking, add breaded oysters to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy, then flip, repeating on the other side. Remove from pan and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Enjoy!
