Garlicky Bacon Smoked Oysters
Indulge in the ultimate bite-sized treat with these Garlicky Bacon Smoked Oysters—a savory blend of smoky, crispy, and zesty flavors. This quick and easy appetizer combines tender canned smoked oysters, wrapped in golden bacon, and finished with a vibrant garlic-lemon-parsley drizzle that adds a touch of freshness to every bite. Perfect for entertaining or satisfying snack cravings, these elegant morsels are ready in just 25 minutes and offer an irresistible mix of salty umami from the oysters and bacon with the bright tang of lemon. Serve them warm, garnished with fresh parsley, and watch them disappear from the plate in no time. Ideal for seafood lovers and bacon enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Smoked oysters (canned, drained)
- 6 pieces Bacon strips
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 whole Lemon (zested and juiced)
- 12 pieces Toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
Cook the bacon strips until just starting to turn crispy but still pliable (approximately 4-5 minutes). Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain. Cut each bacon strip in half to create 12 shorter pieces.
While the bacon is cooling, mince the garlic finely.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Stir to mix well.
Drain the smoked oysters and pat dry with paper towels.
Wrap each smoked oyster with a half-strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
Heat a clean skillet over medium heat and lightly brush it with some olive oil.
Place the bacon-wrapped oysters in the skillet seam-side down. Cook, turning occasionally, until the bacon is crisp and golden on all sides (about 3-4 minutes).
Once cooked, transfer the oysters to a serving plate and drizzle with the garlic-lemon-parsley mixture.
Serve warm as an appetizer or snack, optionally garnished with additional parsley for a fresh finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
437 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.7 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 873 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 20.9 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 442 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
