How to cook oysters plus detailed recipes for cooked oyster dishes.
Although most people tend to eat oysters in their juice, raw, and served with a little cayenne pepper and a wedge of lemon, this method does not appeal to everyone.
Thankfully, there are a number of popular dishes where oysters are prepared by grilling, steaming, baking or pan-frying, and so luckily those that prefer their shellfish cooked and not raw, need not miss out on the delights of this tasty mollusc.
In the majority of cooked oyster recipes, the juice of the oyster is always used, which adds a lot of flavour, so be careful not to discard this liquid when removing the oyster from its shell.
Thankfully, there are a number of popular dishes where oysters are prepared by grilling, steaming, baking or pan-frying, and so luckily those that prefer their shellfish cooked and not raw, need not miss out on the delights of this tasty mollusc.
In the majority of cooked oyster recipes, the juice of the oyster is always used, which adds a lot of flavour, so be careful not to discard this liquid when removing the oyster from its shell.
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The oyster can be removed from the shell by prising the shells open as described in our guide to oysters, or they can be steamed until the shells open or micro-waved for up to 1 minute.
In each recipe the oysters themselves only generally require a few minutes cooking time, whilst the preparation of other ingredients or sauces often takes longer.
Below are a number of recipes that involve the cooking of oysters.
In each recipe the oysters themselves only generally require a few minutes cooking time, whilst the preparation of other ingredients or sauces often takes longer.
Below are a number of recipes that involve the cooking of oysters.
Fried oysters
Fried oysters
Recipe description
Fried oysters are a crispy and delicious seafood treat that are simple to prepare. This recipe calls for fresh oysters that are coated in a light cornmeal batter and then fried until crispy. The oysters are first removed from their shells, drizzled with lemon juice, and then coated with beaten egg and cornmeal. They are then fried in hot oil until golden brown and crispy. The finished oysters are then served hot with lemon wedges on the side, along with a homemade tomato relish or sauce.This recipe is a great way to enjoy fresh oysters and is perfect for a quick and easy appetizer or a light meal. It serves 2 people as a main course or 4 people as an appetiser.
Serves: 6 persons
Prep time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 10 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Ingredients
- 2 cups of oysters
- lemon juice
- 2 beaten eggs
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 2 cups cooking oil
Recipe instructions
- Prise open the oyster shells and remove the oysters.
- Drizzle the oysters with lemon juice and then dip in the beaten egg.
- Coat in the cornmeal and then fry in hot oil until they are crispy.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side of the plate.
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