Title: Steamed Oysters
Categories: Appetizer Diabetic Microwave Fish Shellfish
Yield: 4 Servings

12		Oysters in Shells
1	tb	Low-Calorie Margarine
1/2	ts	Lemon Juice, fresh
	ds	Tabasco Sauce

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

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