Chef John'S Oysters Rockefeller Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Oysters Rockefeller
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups rock salt, or more as needed; 1 cup chopped watercress; 1/2 cup butter, room temperature; 1/4 cup bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons minced green onion (white and pale green parts only); 2 tablespoons chopped celery; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons anise-flavored liqueur (such as Pernod(R)); 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 36 oysters on the half shell

Servings: persons

2 cups rock salt, or more as needed
1 cup chopped watercress
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/4 cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced green onion (white and pale green parts only)
2 tablespoons chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons anise-flavored liqueur (such as Pernod(R))
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
36 oysters on the half shell

1
Preheat an oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Pour rock salt into a large, shallow casserole dish.
2
Combine watercress, butter, bread crumbs, green onions, celery, tarragon, Italian parsley, anise-flavored liqueur, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a food processor; blend until smooth.
3
Place 8 to 12 shucked oysters on top of the rock salt. Spoon 1 to 2 teaspoons of watercress mixture a top each oyster.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until oysters are firm and butter has melted, about 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining oysters.

218

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups rock salt, or more as needed, 1 cup chopped watercress, 1/2 cup butter, room temperature, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S 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.

Chef John'S Oysters Rockefeller

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