Fried Oysters is a traditional British recipe, based on Mrs Beeton's recipe of 1861, for a classic dish of scalded oysters fried with butter, ketchup, lemon zest and parsley that are garnished with fried potatoes and bread sippets. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Fried Oysters.
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This is a traditional British recipe redacted from the redoubtable Mrs Beeton's 1861 volume Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management, the classic Victorian cookbook.
Original Recipe
286. INGREDIENTS.—3 dozen oysters, 2 oz. butter, 1 tablespoonful of ketchup, a little chopped lemon-peel, 1/2 teaspoonful of chopped parsley.
Mode.—Boil the oysters for 1 minute in their own liquor, and drain them; fry them with the butter, ketchup, lemon-peel, and parsley; lay them on a dish, and garnish with fried potatoes, toasted sippets, and parsley. This is a delicious delicacy, and is a favourite Italian dish.
Time.—5 minutes. Average cost for this quantity, 1s. 9d.
Shuck the oysters then bring to a boil in their own liquor and cook for 1 minute. Drain the oysters then melt the butter in a pan, stir in the ketchup, lemon zest and parsley then add the oysters and fry for about 4 minutes, or until golden.
Turn onto a serving dish and garnish with fried potatoes, bread sippets and parsley.
