Oysters were a staple food for the Wampanoag Tribe of Native Americans, on Cape Cod and the Islands.  One Hundred years ago, oyster harvests exceeded 10 million bushels a year.  These days they are not as plentiful – why?  mostly because we ate them.  Today, farming oysters is a big business.  It’s a business that’s great for the environment – oysters feed on algae and filter the water.  Long term, oysters have the potential to dramatically improve water quality.  Plus they are sooo good!

And, in case you didn’t know, oysters are also an aphrodisiac.  It’s said that Casanova (a famous 18th century lover) ate 50 oysters for breakfast every day.

So here is a recipe the that is guaranteed to bring out the lover in you (for oysters that is)!!!!

Fried Oysters
(Serves 4 – 6)

Ingredients:
24 –  36 shucked oysters (keeping them in their own juices)
1 sleeve of soda crackers
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 cup of beer
cooking oil
salt & pepper

Optional condiments include: tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and ketchup.

Directions:
Crush soda crackers into pieces and spread out on a large platter.  In a separate bowl, beat eggs and add the beer.  Dip oysters, one at a time in their own oyster juice and then into the egg /beer batter; then roll oysters in soda cracker pieces.  Repeat, doing it a second time to be sure they are well coated.  Salt and pepper the oysters.  Using a large skillet add cooking oil to depth of 1 to 1 1/2 inches.  Heat cooking oil and deep fry oysters 4 to 6 at a time.  Drain on a paper towel lined tray.  Serve with condiments.

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