Pan-Fried Oysters

Ingredients:

12 large fresh oysters, shucked
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup bread crumbs
salt and pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
lemon wedges
hot sauce

Procedure:

Place shucked oysters in a colander to drain. Dip oysters in beaten eggs, then in bread crumbs seasoned with salt and pepper, coating thoroughly. Set aside to dry at least 1/2 hour.

NOTE: An easy way to coat the oysters with the bread crumbs is to place the crumbs in a resealable plastic bag, add egg-dipped oysters, seal bag, and then shake.
Heat oil in frying pan (I like to use my cast-iron frying pan) to 370 degrees F. (or until quite hot). Fry oysters until golden brown on one side, then turn carefully to brown the other side, approximately 3 to 4 minutes on each side (fry oyster until golden brown and edges are curled). Do not overcook or overcrowd in frying pan. Remove from frying pan and serve immediately. Makes 2 servings.