Baked Oysters With Spinach And Champagne Beurre Blanc

1. 1

   Pour salt into a rimmed baking sheet. Nestle oyseter shells in the salt; set aside. Bring cream to a boil in saucepan. reduce to simmer; cook until reduced by half. Remove from heat; set aside.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, place champagne, shallots and vinegar in another small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid is almost evaporated. Add the reduced cream, and cook for 1 minute. Remove pan from heat, and whisk in the butter, 1 piece at a time, adding each new piece before the pervious one has melted completely. Add 1/2 cup oyster liquor to the sauce and season with salt and white pepper. Keep warm.

3. 3

   Preheat broiler with rack 5 inches form the heat source. Divide spinach equally among the shells. Top with a shucked oyster. Spoon on enought sauce to cover the oyster, about 1 tablespoon per shell. Place under the broiler until sauce bubbles and edges of oysters start to curl, about 1 minute. Serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.