Real Tasty Bacon Wrapped Oysters
Indulge in the perfect balance of smoky, savory, and briny flavors with this recipe for Real Tasty Bacon Wrapped Oysters. Fresh shucked oysters are dipped in a luscious garlic butter sauce enhanced with zesty lemon juice and a hint of black pepper, then lovingly wrapped in crispy bacon for a mouthwatering bite that's impossible to resist. Perfectly roasted in the oven with an optional broil for extra crispiness, these bacon-wrapped morsels are an easy yet elegant appetizer, ideal for parties, holiday gatherings, or a seafood-inspired treat. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser that will have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces fresh shucked oysters
- 6 pieces bacon slices
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 12 pieces toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Cut each bacon slice in half so you have 12 smaller pieces. This will be used to wrap each oyster individually.
In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add lemon juice and black pepper, then stir well. Remove from heat.
Pat the oysters dry with a paper towel to remove any excess liquid, then dip each one into the garlic butter mixture, coating them evenly.
Wrap a half slice of bacon tightly around each oyster and secure it with a toothpick to hold everything in place.
Place the bacon-wrapped oysters seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced so the bacon crisps up nicely.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is golden brown and crispy. Check halfway through to make sure the bacon is cooking evenly.
Optionally, you can broil the oysters for an additional 1-2 minutes at the end of baking to make the bacon extra crispy—just keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. These are best enjoyed warm as an appetizer or party snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
469 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.6 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.3 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1246 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.7 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 321 mg | 7% | |
*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.
