Ingredients:
3 dozen small fresh oysters, shucked
2 eggs
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup finely ground saltine crackers
6 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions:
Drain oysters; blot oysters dry on paper towels.
In a small bowl, beat the eggs slightly.
Place flour and cracker crumbs on separate sheets of waxed paper.
Lightly coat oysters in flour; shake off the excess; dip into egg, then in crumbs, pressing crumbs to adhere.
Place on a sheet of waxed paper.
Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over med-high heat until butter is melted.
Add 1/3 of the oysters; saute 2 minutes or until golden brown.
Turn oysters and saute another 2 minutes.
Remove to a baking sheet lined with paper towels; keep warm in low oven.
Wipe skillet clean; fry remaining oysters in 2 batches; serve warm.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 42 min.