12 shucked oysters For the batter: 1 egg 6fl oz/175ml cold water 4oz/100g self-raising flour 1/2 tsp. salt 2 Tbs. cornflour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. paprika pinch cayenne
Instructions
1) First make the batter. Whisk egg and water together in a bowl. Then, carefully sift in the flour, salt, cornflour and baking powder, paprika and cayenne. Mix in with a fork-the mix will not be entirely smooth, just thickish.
2) Dip oysters in batter and deep fry until crisp and golden. Drain on kitchen paper and serve with a bowl of sauce to dip them into, plus lemon wedges and curly parsley to garnish.
