Name: Bacon and Smoked Oysters
Ingredients: 2 cn Smoked oysters; 1/4 c Light vegetable oil; 1/2 lb Bacon strips; 40 Round wooden toothpicks; 3 tb Garlic, minced

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Seafood, Vegetables		Appetizers, Seafood	15	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	cn	Smoked oysters
1/4	c	Light vegetable oil
1/2	lb	Bacon strips
40		Round wooden toothpicks
3	tb	Garlic, minced

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut bacon strips in thirds.
2. Wrap a bacon slice around each oyster and place a toothpick through to
hold it in place.
3. In a medium skillet, heat oil, and add garlic.
4. Cook wrapped oysters in oil until bacon is crisp.
5. Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel to drain.
Serves 15
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