Best Oysters Rockefeller Recipe

Name: Best Oysters Rockefeller
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head boston lettuce chopped; 1/2 pound spinach chopped; 1 cup scallions, spring or green onions minced; 2 3/4 cups bread crumbs; 1/2 cup parsley leaves minced; 1/4 cup celery minced; 3 each garlic cloves; 1 cup butter, unsalted; 2 tablespoons pernod; 1 tablespoon anchovy paste; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 12 slices bacon lean; 36 large oysters

Servings: persons

1 head boston lettuce chopped
1/2 pound spinach chopped
1 cup scallions, spring or green onions minced
2 3/4 cups bread crumbs
1/2 cup parsley leaves minced
1/4 cup celery minced
3 each garlic cloves
1 cup butter, unsalted
2 tablespoons pernod
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 slices bacon lean
36 large oysters

1
Shuck oysters, reserving liquor and bottom shells.
2
Scrub and dry shells.
3
In a bowl, combine lettuce, spinach, scallion, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, parsley, celery, and garlic.
4
In a skillet, met butter over moderate heat and cook the spinach mixture, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes, or until greens are wilted.
5
Stir in the Pernod, anchovy paste, cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste.
6
Chill the mixture, covered, for 1 hour.
7
In another skillet, cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp.
8
Transfer to paper towels to drain, and then crumble it.
9
Arrange one oyster in each of the reserved shells and moisten each with some of the reserved liquor.
10
Spread half the spinach mixture by heaping tablespoons onto the oysters.
11
Sprinkle bacon over each oyster.
12
Top the bacon with remaining spinach mixture and sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of remaining bread crumbs.
13
Arrange oysters on an oven proof platters filled with coarse salt.
14
Bake in the middle of a preheated 450 degrees oven for 18 minutes or until bread crumbs are well browned.
15
Garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head boston lettuce chopped, 1/2 pound spinach chopped, 1 cup scallions, spring or green onions minced, 2 3/4 cups bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Best Oysters Rockefeller falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Best Oysters Rockefeller

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