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Pan Fried Oysters Oreganata

This indulgent appetizer is one of my favorites, with a crispy crust and tender, briny oysters -- dipped in a buttery herby sauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 681 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pint fresh oysters
  • 2 cups flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 large eggs whipped
  • 2 tablespoons half and half
  • ½ cup Asiago grated
  • ½ cup parmigiano reggiano grated
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons fresh oregano finely chopped
  • pinch crushed red pepper
  • 3 lemons divided
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped
  • pinch oregano finely chopped
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • 1 inch olive oil in the bottom of the pan

Instructions

DREDGE THE OYSTERS:
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  1. Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls or dishes: 1st bowl is flour, salt and pepper. 2nd bowl is egg and half and half. 3rd bowl is panko, asiago, parmesan and oregano.
  2. Add enough oil to a heavy skillet (with 3"-4" sides) to reach about 1" in depth and heat to 325°. (Use an instant-read thermometer for correct reading).
  3. Dredge the oysters in the flour, followed by the egg and half and half and finally the panko mixture.  
FRY THE OYSTERS:
  1. Transfer the oysters to the hot oil, cooking no more than 3-4 at a time for about 1-1 1/2 minutes on each side.  
  2. Transfer oysters to a tray lined with paper towels and continue with the rest of the oysters.
MAKE THE OREGANATA SAUCE:
  1. Drain all but two tablespoons of oil and return the pan to the heat.  
  2. Add lemon slices and cook, turning once until they are browned.  
  3. Whisk in a small pinch of crushed red pepper flakes and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Continue whisking while you add butter, one tablespoon at a time to the pan.  Add the next pat just before the first is completely melted butter.
  4. Continue whisking and adding butter in this manner until you have an emulsified sauce.  Stir in the parsley and pinch of oregano.  
  5. Spoon the lemon butter sauce onto serving plates and top with fried oysters.  Serve with extra slices of lemon and oregano for garnish.

Notes

  • Best enjoyed as soon as you fry them.

Nutrition Information

Calories 681kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 68g (23%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Cholesterol 221mg (74%) Sodium 778mg (32%) Potassium 325mg (9%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1485IU (30%) Vitamin C 47.9mg (53%) Calcium 411mg (41%) Iron 5.8mg (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 681

% Daily Value*

Calories 681kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 68g 23%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Cholesterol 221mg 74%
Sodium 778mg 32%
Potassium 325mg 7%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1485IU 30%
Vitamin C 47.9mg 53%
Calcium 411mg 41%
Iron 5.8mg 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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