Angels on horseback are a classic appetizer or party snack featuring oysters wrapped in bacon and grilled or broiled until the bacon is crispy and the oysters are cooked through. The combination of salty bacon and briny oysters makes for a delicious and elegant bite that is sure to impress your guests. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make this classic dish at home. Read on to discover the best recipe for cooking angels on horseback, along with tips and tricks for selecting the freshest oysters and cooking them to perfection.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
ANGELS ON HORSEBACK
Delicious appetizer for your next party. These little angels can be broiled in your oven indoors or on a grill outdoors. From Global Gourmet.
Provided by Stella Mae
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix the white wine, garlic, salt and pepper together.
- Add the oysters and marinate 10 to 20 minutes.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Cut each bacon slice in half, and wrap each oyster with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Broil on both sides until the bacon is crisp.
- Keep warm on a heating tray.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.9, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 32.7, Sodium 147.9, Carbohydrate 2.9, Sugar 0.1, Protein 6.1
ANGELS ON HORSEBACK
Party pleasing angels on horseback-oysters wrapped in partially cooked bacon then grilled or broiled and spritzed with lime or lemon-date back to Victorian England. A perfect appetizer for any holiday get together!
Provided by Hank Shaw
Categories Appetizer Grill Bacon Grill Oyster
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pre-cook the bacon slices: Working in batches if necessary, cook the bacon slices on medium low heat in a large frying pan, until only about halfway cooked, but not crispy. You need to pre-cook the bacon a bit or else when you cook them with the oysters the oysters will be overcooked by the time the bacon is crispy. Set the bacon aside to cool.
- Heat the grill: Get a grill or broiler good and hot while you wrap the oysters.
- Wrap bacon around oysters: To make an angel on horseback, you wrap 1/2 a piece of bacon around the small oyster and secure it with the toothpick. Overlap the edges of the bacon by about an inch if you can.
- Grill or broil: Grill or broil over high heat to cook the oyster and crisp the bacon, about 5 to 6 minutes on the first side Turn them over and grill another 2 to 4 minutes. You will need to turn them once or twice to get a good crispiness on all sides.
- Sprinkle with lemon or lime juice: As soon as they come off the heat, squirt with the lemon or lime juice and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 246 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 54 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1199 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 25 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
ANGELS ON HORSEBACK
This recipe was given to me years ago. It is enough to serve one hungry man or 6 ladies.
Provided by GloryB
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Set a wire rack into a small baking dish.
- Wrap each oyster with a slice of bacon, and secure with a toothpick. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley; set onto wire rack.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve immediately. They aren't as good once they get cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 49.8 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 745.2 mg
ANGELS ON HORSEBACK
I first encountered Angels on horseback at the Santa Fe restaraunt in McAllen, Texas. I can't quite place what was in the cocktail sauce served with these but I came up with something that goes equally well with them. The sauce was something like a spicy Chinese Hot & Sour sauce. In the sauce I quote below, I always add an extra kick with Louisiana Hot Sauce! The water chestnuts give a little extra crunch to the bite.
Provided by Witch Doctor
Categories Creole
Time 34m
Yield 25 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain oysters. Place an oyster and a slice of water chestnut on each piece of bacon. Sprinkle with parsley and garlic salt. Wrap bacon around oyster and secure with wooden pick.
- Place angels on a broiler rack, approximately 4 inches from heat source, and broil 3 to 4 minutes. Turn carefully and broil on other side if desired. Cook only until bacon is done, being careful not to overcook oysters.
- Serve with a mixture of mayonnaise, mustard and horseradish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.1, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 141.4, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 2.7
ANGELS ON HORSEBACK (BACON-WRAPPED OYSTERS)
Our three-ingredient recipe for angels on horseback (or bacon-wrapped oysters) comes together in a snap.
Provided by Hank Shaw
Categories Appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Slice the bacon strips in half. It is very important to get thin-cut bacon for this recipe, as thick bacon overwhelms the oysters. Likewise, it is important to get small oysters-otherwise, they become too large a mouthful.
- Wrap a half-slice of bacon around each oyster and secure with a toothpick. Arrange on a broiling pan or get a grill ready.
- Place the bacon-wrapped oysters under the broiler until they're crispy, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- How long this will take on your grill depends on the heat; but I rarely do this on the grill, as the bacon fat falls through the grate and causes flare-ups. Then again, you do get a smoky flavor with real fire...
- Take the oysters out and turn them over. Return to the broiler and crisp the other side. This should take about 2 to 4 minutes.
- Serve family-style on a big platter. Don't hit them with lemon juice until right before you serve them, otherwise it ruins the crispiness of the bacon.
- Traditionally, this appetizer is served on buttered toast points, so if you're a stickler for tradition, that's the way to go.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 757 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 307 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 69 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1502 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 32 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
ANGELS ON HORSEBACK
Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 16 angels on horseback
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to high (500 to 525 degrees); see note
- Pat the oysters dry. Cut each slice of bacon crosswise in half. Wrap each oyster in half a slice of bacon and secure the bacon with toothpicks. Arrange the wrapped oysters on a rack and place in the oven. Bake eight to 10 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Drain on paper towels and serve each oyster in bacon on a rectangle of buttered toast.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 186, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 306 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Select plump and fresh oysters: Choose oysters that are tightly closed and have a briny smell. Avoid any oysters with cracked or damaged shells.
- Use high-quality bacon: Thick-cut bacon adds a smoky and flavorful touch to the angels on horseback. Look for bacon that is evenly sliced and has a good amount of fat.
- Cook the bacon until crispy:Crispy bacon provides a delicious contrast to the tender oysters. Cook the bacon in a pan over medium heat until it is golden brown and crispy.
- Wrap the oysters in bacon securely: Make sure that the bacon is wrapped tightly around the oysters so that they don't fall apart during cooking. Secure the bacon with toothpicks if necessary.
- Cook the angels on horseback until the oysters are cooked through: The oysters should be cooked until they are plump and opaque. Depending on the size of the oysters, this may take 5-7 minutes.
- Serve the angels on horseback immediately: Angels on horseback are best served hot and fresh. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley for a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Angels on horseback are a classic appetizer that is both elegant and delicious. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a formal dinner party. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make this impressive dish at home. So next time you're looking for a special appetizer, give angels on horseback a try. You won't be disappointed!
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