Steamed oysters

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       Title: STEAMED OYSTERS
  Categories: Appetizers, Diabetic, Microwave, Fish
       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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