Angels on Horseback I

Ingredients

• 12 oysters in shells
• pepper
• 12 slices bacon
• 1 lemon — thinly sliced

Directions

1. Place 6 oysters in round glass casserole.
2. Heat, uncovered, in microwave 45 to 60 seconds on high, or just until shells open slightly. Do not cook oysters.
3. Repeat with other 6 oysters.
4. Remove oysters from shells.
5. Season with pepper; place 6 slices of bacon on roast rack, set in glass dish.
6. Cover with paper towel; cook 2 minutes on high.
7. Repeat with rest of bacon.
8. Wrap a slice of bacon around each oyster; secure with toothpick.
9. Place on rack, cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes on high or until oysters are cooked.
10. Rotate dish ½ turn, ½ way through cooking time.
11. Serve with lemon slices.

Notes

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group