Deep-Fried Oysters with Mango Salsa

Mango salsa goes well with a lot of dishes, like fish and chicken.The lemon juice masks the fishy taste of the oysters.

Serves 4 Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 5 minutes

4 fresh oysters, opened and taken out of the shell
1/4 cup flour
1 whole egg, beaten
1/4 cup bread crumbs
oil for frying

For the mango salsa
1 medium-sized ripe mango, cubed
2 medium-sized red onions, chopped
1 large tomato, cubed
3 tablespoons capers
1 piece chili, chopped
1 tablespoon coriander, chopped
1/4 of a lemon, juiced
salt and pepper to taste

1 Coat oysters with flour, then dip in egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
2 In a pan, heat oil then deep-fry oysters until golden brown.
3 Make mango salsa by mixing all ingredients together.
4 Put oyster meat back into the shells then place a dollop of mango salsa on top.

Photography by David Hanson │ Styling by Cleone Baradas and Becky Kho