Fried Oysters

How to make Fried Oysters Recipe -  You can use any oysters you like, but we prefer medium to large ones here. If you don’t want to put 3 oysters on your burger, it’s always fun to have a few extras for munching.

Ingredients:
2 cups (275 g) cornmeal
1 cup (125 g) flour
1/2 teaspoon (0.9 g) cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon (0.7 g) dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground black pepper
12 Island Creek Oysters (if you can get them, or your favorites), shucked, meats only
Vegetable oil, for frying
Kosher salt, for seasoning

Method:
In a small bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, cayenne pepper, thyme, and black pepper. Fill a large sauté pan with 1/2 inch (1 cm) of oil and set over high heat. Bring the oil to 350°F (180°C).

Toss the oysters in the dry mixture to coat completely and shake lightly to remove excess.

Carefully place the oysters in the pan. Fry for 30 seconds per side, turning carefully with a slotted spoon or spider, until golden brown and not entirely firm. Remove from the pan and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Season lightly with kosher salt.