another fresh seafood idea
The keys to good frying are proper temperature and fast cooking. The ideal temperature for frying fish is 375 F. With cooler oil, the food absorbs too much fat and the fish becomes soggy.
- 1 pint oysters
- 1/2 cup flour
- 6 tablespoons beer, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten
- oil for frying
In small bowl, combine flour, beer, oil, salt and pepper. Fold in egg whites. Roll oysters in batter. Fry in deep fat at 375 F until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Serves 3 to 4.
From: Mariner’s Menu: 30 Years of Fresh Seafood Ideas
Contributed by Joyce Taylor
