Oyster Fritters Cajun-Style

A traditional Cajun recipe for Oyster Fritters Cajun-Style.

CajunSeafoodEasy3 min

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 48 Shucked oysters w/liquid
  • 6 Eggs, beaten
  • 4 Tablespoon Baking powder
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Oregano flakes
  • 1 Teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/2 Teaspoon White pepper
  • 1-1/2 Teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 2 Cup Flour, all-purpose is best
  • 1 Cup Milk or Half & Half
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 Pound Butter
  • 1/2 Cup Peanut or corn oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt the butter in pan at approx. 300 degrees F.

  2. 2

    Saute the oysters in the melted butter for 2-3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove from the pan & quarter.

  4. 4

    Mix all other ingredients in bowl, including the oyster liquid.

  5. 5

    Control the thickness of the fritter batter by the amount of oyster liquid that you add.

  6. 6

    Mix in the oysters.

  7. 7

    Drop a tablespoon full of the batter into the pre-heated oil and fry until golden brown.

Tags

cajun

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