Steamed Oysters Recipe
Recipe
Ingredients
12 oysters in shells 1 tbsp low-calorie margarine 1/2 tsp lemon juice, fresh 1 dash tabasco sauce
Recipe
Preparation
Scrub and rinse the oysters under cold running water. Place the oysters around the edge of a large microwave plate (two may go in the middle if necessary).
With the microwave on HIGH, cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until the shells open; turn the plate every 3 minutes for even cooking.
Remove the oysters from their shells with a shucking knife. Place them on heated dish and keep them warm.
Meanwhile, combine the margarine, lemon juice and Tabasco sauce in a small microwave dish.
Cook on HIGH 20 to 25 seconds or until the margarine is melted. Serve with the oysters.
One Serving: Calories: 45 Carbohydrates: negligible
Exchange: 1/2 medium-fat meat Source: Diabetic Microwave Cookbook, by Mary Jane Finsand Sterling Publishing (1989), ISBN 0-8069-6957-1, ISBN 0-8069-6960-1 (pbk.)
Shared by: Norman R. Brown
Servings:
4
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