Oysters Rockafeller Recipe

Name: Oysters Rockafeller
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter; ½ cup chopped flat leaf parsley; ¼ cup green onion; 14 chopped fennel bulb; 1 teaspoon chervil or 1 teaspoon tarragon; 2 celery leaves, chopped; 2 cups watercress; ⅓ cup breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons anise liqueur; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ⅛ teaspoon hot sauce; 0.5 (4 lb) box rock salt; 2 dozen fresh oysters, on the half shell

Servings: persons

1 cup unsalted butter
½ cup chopped flat leaf parsley
¼ cup green onion
14 chopped fennel bulb
1 teaspoon chervil or 1 teaspoon tarragon
2 celery leaves, chopped
2 cups watercress
⅓ cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons anise liqueur
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon hot sauce
0.5 (4 lb) box rock salt
2 dozen fresh oysters, on the half shell

1
belt butter in a skillet and add parsely and next 4 ingriedients.
2
saute 2- 3 minutes.
3
add watercress and cook 2 more minutes.
4
cool.
5
pulse parsely mixture in a food processor with remaining 13 tablespoons butter, breadcrumbs and liqueuer and process untilsmooth.
6
mix salt, pepper and hot sauce.
7
fill pieplates with 2 pounds of rock salt.
8
dampen slightly and arrange oysters on plates.
9
top each oyster with parsely mixtureb.
10
bake at 450 for 12-15 minutes.
11
squirt fresh lemon juice over oysters and enjoy.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unsalted butter, ½ cup chopped flat leaf parsley, ¼ cup green onion, 14 chopped fennel bulb, and more.

Yes, Oysters Rockafeller 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Oysters Rockafeller

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