Maryland Oyster Fritters Recipe


Maryland Oyster Fritters Recipe

Another Eastern shore delicasy. Oyster Fritters are a delight to the mouth and your guests will be back for more.

Ingredients:

1 pint oysters, shucked

1/2 cup evaporated milk

1 cup dry pancake mix

2 tablespoons of corn meal

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3/4 cup wesson oil

Directions:
 
Drain oysters and reserve the juice. Mix milk, corn meal, pancake mix, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Place oil in a frying pan and heat.

Drop batter from tablespoon into oil ( be sure to get 2 oysters in each spoonful ). Cook until golden brown on each side.  If batter becomes thick while working add some of the reserved juice to thin  it out.
Makes 18 fritters