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1/2 cup semolina flour Ask a question about this ingredient
Some splashes beer Ask a question about this ingredient
Whisk just enough beer to make the flour into a smooth paste.
Ask a question about this stepUse immediately.
Ask a question about this step24 big-bellied oysters Ask a question about this ingredient
1 quart safflower oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 beer batter Ask a question about this ingredient
Some mayonaise Ask a question about this ingredient
Reserved shots of oyster juice Ask a question about this ingredient
Shuck the oysters and heat the oil until it's almost smoking.
Ask a question about this stepBatter each oyster and fry.
Ask a question about this stepFlip oysters once and cook until golden brown.
Ask a question about this stepServe with a mayonnaise, oyster juice, Sriracha sauce. Or if you're feeling fancy, nuoc cham or gribiche sauce.
Ask a question about this stepMore beer is always good at this point.
Ask a question about this stepOkay, I love this. I always seem to make fried oysters when my husband is away (and often when he's *not* away), but there's something really indulgent about making them and not sharing :)
Fany is the author of My Sweet Mexico and Paletas.
Oh! I forgot how much I love fried oysters...thanks for the reminder.