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Oyster Ramakis—A Seafood Version of Ramakis, Usually Made with Livers.

Cooks' Note

The ramakis could also serve 4 as a light entrée. As hors d’oeuvres, stick a toothpick into each to make them easier to eat.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 24 individual appetizers

Ingredients

12 slices bacon, halved
24 fresh oysters, shucked
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
Cayenne pepper to taste
Ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Preheat the broiler. Lay one oyster on each strip of bacon. Top each with 1/4 teaspoon parsley, and sprinkle with salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Roll the bacon strips up around the oysters. Place the ramakis on a broiler tray, position about 4 inches from the heat source, and broil until well browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Turn carefully and broil until the bacon is very crisp, 3 to 4 minutes.

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