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Serves/Makes: 2

Ingredients:

• 12 medium-size raw oysters, shucked and drained
• 6 slices lean bacon, cut in half
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 12 buttered toast rounds (optional)

How to cook:

• Cut the bacon in half and cook in a microwave oven for approximately 1 minute or pan fry until the edges begin to curl but the bacon is still flexible. Drain well.
• In the meantime, marinate the oysters in the garlic, lemon juice, cayenne, and parsley 10-15 minutes should do the trick.
• Remove oysters from marinade, roll bacon around each oyster and secure with toothpick.
• Season with a little kosher salt and a lot of freshly ground black pepper (or to taste).
• Place the bacon-wrapped oysters under broiler for 8-10 minutes, or until bacon is crisp.
• Turn carefully and broil other side for 4-5 minutes, or until bacon is crisp.
• Serve at once as appetizers with toast points or a small salad.

Notes:

Angels on Horseback was a popular Victorian dish in England, served particularly as a savory snack after meals.
Angels on Horseback are oysters wrapped in bacon, served on buttered toast. Traditionally, the toast is cut into triangular pieces (aka "toast points".)

Tips on how to open (shuck) oysters.

This recipe for Angels On Horseback (Oysters en Brochette) serves/makes: 2

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Main Ingredient: Oysters
Preparation Method: Broiled/Grilled