Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          olive oil -- for frying
   2      dozen         shucked large oysters -- bottom shells
                        reserved -- washed and dried
   1      cup           milk
     1/2  cup           flour -- seasoned with
                        freshly-ground black pepper -- and
                        nutmeg -- to taste
   4                    egg whites -- slightly whipped
   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)