Division of Marketing and Development
Susan Nardizzi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner
Florida Seafood Recipe
Caesar Salad with Fried Oysters
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Seafood-4018
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Ceasar Salad |
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1 |
head Romaine lettuce |
1/2 |
head iceberg lettuce |
1 cup |
Caesar salad dressing |
1/2 cup |
grated Parmesan cheese |
2 cups |
croutons |
Fried Oysters |
see recipe below |
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anchovies optional |
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Preparation |
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Wash lettuce, pat dry and tear into bite-sized pieces. Place lettuce in large salad bowl, add dressing and toss. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and croutons and toss well. Arrange lettuce mixture on salad plates and top with fried oysters and anchovies. |
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Fried Oysters |
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1 pint |
shucked oysters |
3 tablespoons |
milk |
1/2 cup |
all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup |
dry bread crumbs or cracker crumbs |
1/2 teaspoon |
salt |
1/4 teaspoon |
pepper |
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oil for pan frying |
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Preparation |
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Drain oysters and remove any remaining shell pieces. In small bowl or pie plate combine flour, bread or cracker crumbs, salt and pepper. In a heavy skillet heat 1/4 inch oil until hot but not smoking. Add milk to oysters and stir. Individually, coat oysters with flour mixture and drop into hot oil. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Place on absorbent paper to drain.
Yield
6 servings
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Look for "Fresh from Florida" ingredients at your grocery store.
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