Crispy Oysters with Oyster Mayonnaise

Prep. Time:
15 mins
Baking Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Serves:
6
Relaxed Recipes, inspired by Great British Menu ™
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Ingredients
2 oz plain flour
1 egg, beaten
4 oz breadcrumbs, (ideally from a focaccia loaf, but Panko will work)
salt and freshly ground black pepper
extra light olive oil, for deep-frying
OYSTER MAYONNAISE
200 ml mayonnaise
3 shucked oysters
Instructions
Prepare the mayonnaise by blending the oysters with the base mayo.
For the fried oysters, place the plain flour in a shallow dish, the beaten egg in another dish and the breadcrumbs in a third. Season the flour to your liking.
Preheat a deep-fryer.
Roll the oysters in the flour, then in beaten egg and finally in breadcrumbs.
Deep-fry the oysters for 1 minute or until golden then drain any excess oil on kitchen paper. Serve with the oyster mayonnaise on the side and lemon wedges.
Pantry Essentials inspired by this recipe from The Great British Baking Show ™

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