With their crispy exterior and rich, creamy interior, even hard-core fried oyster lovers will swoon over this better-for-you makeover!
Made with clean-sourced oysters (discover the many health benefits of oysters here and the specific kind to choose), a grain-free combination of coconut flour and arrowroot flour, and gently pan fried in avocado oil, our healthy take on this classic will satisfy even die-hard fried oyster fans.
Serve with lemon wedges and a simple remoulade made with Primal Kitchen avocado oil mayo (this is our absolute favorite healthy mayo) for a comfort food elevated to superfood status.
Paleo Fried Oysters
Ingredients
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- 24 ounces clean-sourced oysters
- ½ cup tapioca flour or arrowroot flour
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp. cayenne (optional)
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika (optional)
- 2 pastured eggs
- ¼ cup avocado oil + ¼ cup coconut oil or pastured tallow (you want 1” of oil in the pan)
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Rinse shucked oysters and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk to combine the arrowroot, coconut flour, sea salt and spices.
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy.
- Add fats to a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Bring to 325 F.
- Dip oysters in eggs, then coat well in the flour mixture.
- Place coated oysters in the preheated oil. Be careful not to crowd the pan.
- Cook until golden. Then flip and cook until the outside is crisp and lightly brown. Oysters should be cooked to an internal temperature of 140 F to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and Paleo remoulade.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving · Recipe makes 8- Fat9 g49%
- Protein10 g24%
- Carbs13 g27%
- Calories
- 176
- Total Fat
- 9 g
- Saturated Fat
- 2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 2 g
- Cholesterol
- 95 mg
- Total Carbohydrates
- 13 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 2 g
- Sugar
- 0 g
- Net Carbs
- 11 g
- Protein
- 10 g
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About the author
Kelley Herring
Kelley Herring, founder of Healing Gourmet, is a natural nutrition enthusiast with a background in biochemistry. Her passion is educating on how foods promote health and protect against disease and creating simple and delicious recipes for vibrant health and enjoyment.
These are phenomenal! I’ve made them more times than I can count. Delicious!!
Hi Heather!
I think it is a great way to get all of those amazing nutrients. So glad you liked them and thanks for taking the time to let us know!