Fried Oysters Wrapped In Bacon Recipes

FRIED OYSTERS WRAPPED IN BACON

Steps:

• In a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, poach oysters in oyster liquor with bay leaf and Worcestershire sauce (about 2 minutes, until the edges of the oysters curl).
• Remove oysters from liquid and set aside.
• Discard liquid.
• Cut bacon strips in thirds.
• Wrap each oyster with bacon and fasten with a toothpick.
• Roll in flour, dip in eggs, and then roll in breadcrumbs.
• Heat oil in a 9-inch skillet.
• When oil smokes, reduce heat and fry oysters for 5 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

FRIED BACON-WRAPPED OYSTERS

Steps:

• Combine first 3 ingredients in a shallow dish.
• Dredge oysters in flour mixture.
• Wrap each oyster with a bacon piece, and secure with a wooden pick.
• Pour peanut oil to 1 inch deep in a cast iron skillet or dutch oven.
• Heat to 350 degrees.
• Fry oysters in batches 2 1/2 to 3 minutes or until bacon is cooked.
• Drain on paper towels and serve immediatly.