Angels on Horseback
30 oysters on the shell
1 pinch basil
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
paprika
10 rashers bacon — cut into thirds
Remove oysters from shells,. Place them on a dish and coat
them with basil, parsley, salt, pepper and a sprinkling of paprika.
Wrap a bacon piece around each oyster, secure with a toothpick and place oysters
on the griller. Grill gently for about 8 to 10 minutes (if you have an
adjustable griller, keep oysters about 10 cm. (4 inches) from heat) until bacon
is crisp but not dried up -remember, you have an oyster wrapped up in there and
only the bacon needs cooking. Turn carefully and grill the other side in the
same way.
Arrange on hot dishes, and garnish attractively.