Oyster Fritters Cajun-Style

45 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

671 calories per serving view nutrition facts

8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

48	each	oysters	shucked, with liquid
6	large	eggs	beaten
4	tablespoons	baking powder
1/4	teaspoon	oregano	flakes
1	teaspoon	black pepper
1/2	teaspoon	white pepper
1 1/2	teaspoons	red hot pepper sauce (eg. Tabasco)
2	cups	flour, all-purpose
1	cup	cream, half and half	or milk
1	teaspoon	salt
1/4	pound	butter
1/2	cup	peanut oil	or corn oil

Directions

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

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

Remove from the pan and quarter.

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

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

Mix in the oysters.

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

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 428g

Amount per Serving

Calories 671 53% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.0g	61%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	72%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 350mg	117%
Sodium 761mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 41.0g	14%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	4%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 37.0g	75%

Vitamin A	29%		Vitamin C	41%
Calcium	9%		Iron	98%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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