Try This Tasty Recipe for Cornmeal-Battered Fried Oysters

Step 1

Gather the ingredients. The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck Pour about 3 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy, deep saucepan. Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring it to a temperature of 370 F. The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck Drain the oysters and pat dry with paper towels or a kitchen towel. The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck In a bowl, beat the eggs. The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck Add drained oysters and set aside for 10 minutes. The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck In a medium bowl, combine the cornmeal, sugar, salt, pepper, and flour. The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck Lift an oyster out of the egg mixture and let excess drip off and roll it in the cornmeal mixture to coat. The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck Then add it to the hot oil. Repeat with more oysters, frying them in batches of about 6 to 8. The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck Fry the oysters for about 2 to 4 minutes, or until they are golden brown. The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck Use a metal slotted spoon to remove the oysters to paper towels to drain. The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck Repeat with subsequent batches. The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck

Step 2

Gather the ingredients. The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise with the dill relish, capers, lemon juice, mustard, and black pepper. The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck If desired, chop a green onion finely and stir it into the mixture. Stir to blend thoroughly. The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck Serve as a side to the fried oysters and enjoy! The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck