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Oyster Beignets Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Drain oysters, reserving 1/2 c oyster liquor.
Step #2 Coarsely chop oysters; set aside.
Step #3 Combine flour & lemon rind in a small bowl.
Step #4 Combine reserved oyster liquor, & butter In a large-ish saucepan over med-heat/flame, milk, stirring until butter melts.
Step #5 Add flour mixture all at once, beating vigorously with a wooden spoon 1 min or until mixture leaves sides of pan.
Step #6 Remove from heat.
Step #7 Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating vigorously with a wooden spoon after each addition until smooth.
Step #8 Fold in oysters & chives.
Step #9 Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375°.
Step #10 Drop oyster mixture by heaping tbspfuls into oil.
Step #11 Fry, in batches, 2 to 3 mins or until golden.
Step #12 Drain on wire racks.
Step #13 Serve as soon as possible with Caper Dipping Sauce.
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