Recipe #1280

Fried Oysters with Tartar Sauce

Preparation: 15 min
Marinating/Waiting: 20 min
Cooking: 30 min
Total: 1 h 5 min
4
servings
Category: Fish and Seafood
Subcategory: Seafood
Source: Metro

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Recipe ingredients

  • 24 oysters
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) 15 % cream
  • 1 cup (250 mL) bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh chopped chives
  • Sufficient qty peanut oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) tartar sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Garnish lemon slices

Preparation

Poach the shelled oysters in their juice. Drain and cool in the refrigerator in a slightly damp cloth for about 20 minutes.
In a deep fryer, preheat the peanut oil to 180°C (350°F). Mix the breadcrumbs and the chives.
Dip the oysters in a mixture of beaten eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Coat the oysters with breadcrumbs and let stand for 5 minutes.
Deep fry for 3 minutes or until the oysters are golden.
Drain the oysters in absorbent paper towelling and serve with tartar sauce and lemon slices.

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* We recommend Selection and Irresistibles products.

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