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If you've never tried Panko crumbs, they're coarse, crunchy bread crumbs from Japan, made from wheat bread; they also stay crispy longer in recipes whether used as coating for frying or topping in casseroles. Asian markets carry them as do most grocery stores.
I make a large batch of coating mixture, keeping it frozen in a plastic bag to take out for use whenever deciding to fry lightly, or deep fry food. It's more convenient than making a new batch of coating every time it's needed, and there's always enough depending on how many servings I'm making or what I'm frying.
I buy pint of medium-size, which has a dozen oysters. For the two of us, I serve 3 each and freeze the rest in their juices. Defrost in the refrigerator a day ahead of time.
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Equal amounts of: Sesame seeds, flour, Panko crumbs. I use 1 cup of each, then add salt and pepper to taste and for extra "kick" Old Bay type seasoning approximately 1/4 to 1/2 cup. Store in freezer.
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Fried Oysters
Drain oysters and toss with flour in a bowl to coat lightly, dip in beaten egg combined a little water, then coat with dry Panko mixture by putting the amount of coating needed in a bag (plastic or paper) and toss in oysters, a few at a time, shaking the bag until coated - take them out and let rest 5 or more minutes for coating to set before frying.
In a hot skillet, fry at 350 degrees for a minute or two on each side until golden brown. Fry a few at a time, don't crowd them, drain on a paper towel, then keep warm in the oven. Allow 3 or 4 oysters per serving.
Serve with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, horseradish, tarter sauce, or a homemade sauce of ketchup mixed with horseradish to taste.
Estimated cost: A dozen fresh medium size oysters here costs about $7.50; about $1.88 per serving.
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