United Kingdom Angels on Horseback
In a formal, traditional English meal, a savoury is a small salty or savory dish served between the dessert course and the wines. Angels on horseback has typically been served as a savoury, although it also can be an appetizer or canapé. The dish is made by wrapping fresh shucked oysters in bacon and broiling or baking them in the oven. They also may be grilled.
Recipe Servings: 12
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
7 minutes
Total Time
17 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 12 shucked oysters
- 6 slices of bacon, cut in half crosswise
Directions
- Soak 12 toothpicks in water for 15 minutes.
- Use one piece of bacon to wrap each oyster, then secure with a toothpick.
- Place oysters on a baking sheet and broil, turning occasionally, until bacon begins to crisp (about 6–7 minutes).
- Serve as is or remove toothpicks and serve on toast with watercress or butter.
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