got a recipe worth passing on?
Actually, I do. When I say fried oysters, it's oyster fritters. It's basically a pancake batter--I said basically. If ur interested, I'll look it up and share. Unfortunately, it's still in paper form, so i'll have to find it.
i've decided on duck this year
Sounds wonderful. I've eaten a lot of duck--wild. A friend of the family, he's passed now, loved to hunt but didn't eat anything he shot. We typically got about 20 to 30 duck per year, along with pheasant, geese, and dove.
please, do! my oyster stew was not a success last year
oyster stew and fried oysters are 2 different things. Are we on the same page?
I don't have to look up the best oyster stew recipe. It's as simple as a,b,c: butter, half and half, oysters, and salt and pepper to taste. I like mine more on the salty side, but it varies how much salt based on the saltiness of the oyster: caught in the bay, less salty; caught nearer to the ocean, more salty.
In a small pot (2 to 3 quarts or so) melt butter (approximately 1 tbsp per every 4 oysters). Add oysters and briefly cook 1 or 2 minutes (edges of oyster will curl). Add 1/2 and 1/2 to cover. Heat till hot (not boiling because you'll curdle the milk). Serve in bowl.
I find trying to make more than 1 to 2 servings doesn't do the stew justice. I will occasionally add dehydrated minced onion at the beginning (while melting butter). Or a little freshly chopped parsley at the end--but not necessary. Keeping it simple is the best. The star of the show is the oysters.
p.s. do not overcook the oysters or they will be tough. Also, it needs to be eaten immediately. no simmering on the stove all day. lol Heat and eat. It only takes about 5 mins to make.
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Good morning Tibs, Atty, Mighty and Pepper
Y’all sure are talkative here before my first cup of coffee
Y’all sure are talkative here before my first cup of coffee
Tibs MADE you?!
Now I’ve heard everything
Well of course. Why do you think I'm referred to as Poor Pepper?
Tiberooski, here's the batter for the oyster fritters. Rather generic but a perfect complement to the oysters, of course with some homemade cocktail sauce.
1 cup flour (all purpose is fine)
1.5 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk
2 eggs
salt and pepper to taste
I typically drain the oysters in a colander--too much moisture and the dang things can pop when frying. it's advisable to use a splatter screen. The batter should be the consistency of pancake batter... not too thick, not too thin. This should be fine for a pint of shucked oysters or more.
Mix the batter and gently mix the oysters with it. I usually use a half cup measuring cup to pour batter/oysters into heated pan with oil. Basically same amount of oil you would use for pancakes.
p.s. GL. If u need help, u can call me. you're welcome. Also, this is a top secret recipe. Do not share it with anyone else.
1 cup flour (all purpose is fine)
1.5 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk
2 eggs
salt and pepper to taste
I typically drain the oysters in a colander--too much moisture and the dang things can pop when frying. it's advisable to use a splatter screen. The batter should be the consistency of pancake batter... not too thick, not too thin. This should be fine for a pint of shucked oysters or more.
Mix the batter and gently mix the oysters with it. I usually use a half cup measuring cup to pour batter/oysters into heated pan with oil. Basically same amount of oil you would use for pancakes.
p.s. GL. If u need help, u can call me.
you're welcome. Also, this is a top secret recipe. Do not share it with anyone else.
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hopefully
since oyster stew was not popular i'm gonna try something different this year and fried oyster came to mind. one question to your recipe - do you beat the eggs before adding?
hopefully
one question to your recipe - do you beat the eggs before adding?
It doesn't matter in the end, but it makes it easier to incorporate all of ingredients if u do.
AND?
Good morning FranMorning, tib, dale, Atty, mm, and Pepper
