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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Legend has is that this dish has powerful aphrodisiac qualities, so be careful (or not!) This is a traditional regional recipe from Hooper's Island, Maryland. Ingredients:
1 quart shucked oyster, liquor reserved |
1/2 teaspoon salt substitute |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1 cup pancake mix |
1 egg |
2 fluid ounces half-and-half |
crisco, for frying |
Directions:
1. Beat together the egg, salt, pepper, baking powder, and pancake mix.
2. Add half and half; beat until smooth.
3. Add the oysters and liquor.
4. Stir until the oysters are mixed well.
5. In an iron (or heavy) skillet, melt Crisco (about 1/2 inch deep).
6. Drop the oysters in hot oil.
7. They will spread out like a flat fritter.
8. Fry until cooked through.
9. Serve hot, with pickled relish or cocktail sauce.
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