Fried Oysters

Ingredients

• Tartar sauce (for serving)
• Lemon wedges (for serving)
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Breadcrumbs (1 cup)
• Eggs (2, beaten)
• All (purpose flour - 1 cup)
• Fresh oysters (12, shucked)

Instructions

1. Rinse the oysters in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
2. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and pepper.
3. In another dish, beat the eggs.
4. In a third dish, spread out the breadcrumbs.
5. Dredge each oyster in the flour mixture, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
6. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large, deep saucepan to 375°F.
7. Fry the oysters in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
8. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.