Lindsey Nair

Features staff writer Lindsey writes about food, restaurants and recipes.

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1 dozen large, shucked oysters, drained of oyster liquor

2 eggs

2 Tbsp. cream

2 Tbsp. flour

Dash of paprika

1 cup cracker meal

1 1/2 cups cooking oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Heat oil in a 10- to 12-inch frying pan. Feel oysters over for any errant shell pieces.

Beat eggs and cream, stir in flour and seasonings and mix until smooth. Dip oysters in batter then in cracker meal until well-coated. Fry in hot oil until golden brown, about 15 minutes, turning over halfway through cooking.

Drain on a paper towel and serve hot.

— Adapted from Cooks.com