Deep Fried Oysters With Dip

Nothing is more rewarding than catching your own fresh food, and one of the easiest fresh foods to harvest are oysters.

While I try not to overindulge on shellfish, it's hard to refrain from fresh oysters.

This recipe is a little different from most oyster recipes, but it's one of my favorites.

The deep-fried panko texture coupled with the soft texture of the oyster makes for a great combo.

You can eat these like chicken nuggets or put them in a burger like I did.

Deep Fried Oysters

• 2 lbs oysters
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup panko
• 2 large  eggs
• 1 tbsp salt and pepper
• 1 ltr cooking oil

For the dip

• 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
• 3 tbsp horseradish
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1/2 cup mayonaise
• 1/2 tbsp salt and pepper

1. Mix the ingredients for the sauce and set aside
2. Heat the oil over medium heat until about 350F
3. Rinse the oysters in fresh water. Shuck the oysters and pat dry
4. Set up a breading station with the flour, panko and egg
5. Whisk the egg, and add the seasoning to the flour.
6. Pass an oyster first into the flour and shake of any excess. Next into the egg mixture, and then into the panko.
7. Carefully lower the breaded oyster into the hot oil and cook for approximately 3-4 minutes.
8. Remove from oil and place on chopping board for 1 minute for excess oil to drip off
9. Serve as is or eat in a bun with some greens and sauce