Angels on Horseback
Angels on Horseback is a classic English appetizer—oysters wrapped in bacon and broiled to perfection. Simple and indulgent!
Equipment
- 12 Toothpicks or Skewers
- 1 Baking Sheet
- Normal Kitchen Utensils
Ingredients
- 12 Fresh Shucked Oysters
- 6 Strips Bacon, Cut in Half Roughly 6 Oz.
- 1 Tbsp Melted Butter (Optional)
- 1 Lemon Plus More for Serving
- Pepper to Taste
- Worcestershire Sauce to Taste (Optional)
Instructions
- If using wood toothpicks or skewers, soak them for at least 30 minutes to mitigate burning.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Pat the oysters dry and squeeze half the lemon over them (roughly 1-1.5 Tbsp of juice). Sprinkle them with pepper to taste.12 Fresh Shucked Oysters, 1 Lemon, Pepper to Taste
- Wrap each oyster in a half strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick or skewer. Place the oysters on a foil-lined baking sheet.6 Strips Bacon, Cut in Half
- Optional step: Drizzle or brush the (optional) melted butter over the oysters for even more richness.1 Tbsp Melted Butter
- Bake the oysters for 15-20 minutes until the bacon is crispy. Turn halfway through baking.
- Squeeze the second half of your lemon over the cooked angels, and top with a few drizzles of (optional) Worcestershire Sauce.Worcestershire Sauce to Taste
- Serve hot with more lemon and Worcestershire Sauce. It may not be traditional, but I like them with a little cocktail sauce on the side.