Fried Oysters Cesenatico

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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

2 cups olive oil -- for frying
2 dozen shucked large oysters -- bottom shells
1 cup milk
1/2 cup flour -- seasoned with
1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper -- and
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg -- to taste
4 large egg whites
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
 

Preparation:

Preheat oil to 365 degrees. Pick through oysters to make sure there are no shell pieces attached and place in milk. Remove one oyster, shake it dry and dredge in seasoned flour. Remove and dredge in egg whites. Remove, shake off excess liquid, and dredge in bread crumbs. Continue until all oysters are breaded. Place six oysters at a time in hot oil and fry until dark golden-brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and replace in warmed shells. Serve immediately with spumante. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5728)