Big John's Cajun Fried Oysters Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 quart oyster , with juice (medium size)
2 tbsp butter
2 whole eggs, beaten slightly
1/4 cup milk
2 tsp habanero sauce
2 cups cornmeal
2 tsp cajun seasoning
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup hot pepper oil

Directions:

Drain oysters, reserving the liquid.
Mix oyster liquid, eggs, hot sauce and milk.
Mix cornmeal, cajun seasoning, cayenne and baking powder.
Saute oysters in butter until edges curl.
Remove from heat and let cool.
Dip oysters first in liquid, then dredge in cornmeal mixture.
Fry oysters in hot pepper oil for three minutes over medium heat, turning once, they are done when golden brown.
Remove, drain on paper towels.
Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	687.66 Kcal (2879 kJ)
Calories from fat	228.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.4g	39%
Cholesterol	289.05mg	96%
Sodium	445.1mg	19%
Potassium	957.8mg	20%
Total Carbs	52.45g	17%
Sugars	2.85g	11%
Dietary Fiber	5.3g	21%
Protein	63.63g	127%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	3%
Vitamin A	1.9mg	62%
Iron	16.6mg	92%
Calcium	115.7mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	176.08 Kcal (737 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.5g	39%
Cholesterol	74.01mg	96%
Sodium	113.97mg	19%
Potassium	245.26mg	20%
Total Carbs	13.43g	17%
Sugars	0.73g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.36g	21%
Protein	16.29g	127%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	62%
Iron	4.3mg	92%
Calcium	29.6mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

15.1

Points
18

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium

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