Big John's Cajun Fried Oysters

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 quart oyster, with juice (medium size)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 whole eggs, beaten slightly
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons habanero sauce
• 2 cups cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup hot pepper oil

Recipe

• 1 drain oysters, reserving the liquid.
• 2 mix oyster liquid, eggs, hot sauce and milk.
• 3 mix cornmeal, cajun seasoning, cayenne and baking powder.
• 4 saute oysters in butter until edges curl.
• 5 remove from heat and let cool.
• 6 dip oysters first in liquid, then dredge in cornmeal mixture.
• 7 fry oysters in hot pepper oil for three minutes over medium heat, turning once, they are done when golden brown.
• 8 remove, drain on paper towels.
• 9 serve immediately.