Deep-Fried Oysters

Ingredients

Vegetable oil for frying
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
12 ounces shucked oysters, drained
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup fine bread crumbs

Directions

1. Combine flour, salt, black pepper and seafood seasoning. Dredge oysters in flour mixture, dip in egg and roll in breadcrumbs.
2. Heat oil in deep fryer to 350°F. Place one layer of oysters in the basket at a time. Carefully lower basket into hot oil and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain briefly on paper towels. Serve hot.

Serves: 4