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SOUTHWEST FRIED OYSTERS
SERVES 4 TO 6

2 pints fresh select oysters, drained
2 c. buttermilk
1 c. flour
½ c. yellow cornmeal
1 T. paprika
1 ½ t. garlic powder
1 ½ t. oregano
1 ½ t. chili powder
1 ½ t. ground red pepper
½ t. dried mustard
½ t. salt
½ t. pepper
Vegetable oil

Soak oysters in buttermilk, covered, for 2 hours. Drain well. Combine remaining ingredients and dredge oysters, shaking off excess. Heat 1-inch of oil in Dutch oven to 370* F. Fry 3minutes or until golden. Drain.

FRIED BUFFALO OYSTERS
Prepare as above but omit chili powder. Combine ½ c. melted butter, ½ c. hot sauce and 2 T. fresh lemon juice. Pour butter mixture evenly over hot fried oysters. Serve with ranch dressing and celery sticks on the side.

FRIED BUFFALO OYSTER PO?BOYS
Prepare Fried Buffalo Oysters. Split 4 French rolls. Spread with mayo, lettuce and prepared oysters.
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