Oysters Kilpatrick

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

12 oysters in the half shell
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 rashers bacon, finely chopped
Freshly ground black pepper

Microwave Method:

1. Place oyster shells in a circle on a dinner plate.
2. Spoon Worcestershire sauce evenly over oysters.
3. Sprinkle with black pepper.
4. Top with chopped bacon.
5. Cook for 5-6 minutes on MEDIUM.

Convection Microwave Method:

1. Place oyster shells in a circle on a pizza tray.
2. Spoon Worcestershire sauce evenly over oysters.
3. Sprinkle with black pepper.
4. Top with chopped bacon.
5. Place pizza tray on High Rack and GRILL for 6-8 minutes or until bacon is crispy.

Bombay Avocado Scallops

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

4 avocados, halved
1 pound (500 g) scallops, halved
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup cream

Microwave Method:

1. Remove flesh from avocado, leaving shell intact. Either scoop out with a teaspoon or by making horizontal and vertical cuts in flesh, easing out with a round-bladed knife. Mix halved scallops with the avocado flesh.
2. In a large jug, melt butter for 40 seconds on HIGH, add onion, apple, cumin, coriander and turmeric; mix well; cover and cook for 5 minutes on HIGH.
3. Add flour and cook, uncovered, a further 1 minute on HIGH.
4. Stir in cream, blend well.
5. Add the scallop and avocado mixture.
6. Cook for 3 minutes on MEDIUM.
7. Scoop mixture evenly back into the avocado shells. Serve hot.

Preparation Tip - Marinades

Marinades are an easy way to make a simple dish something special. Marinade poultry overnight in the refrigerator for the best flavor.