Oysters Rockefeller Recipe

Name: Oysters Rockefeller
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove; 2 cups loosely packed fresh spinach; 1 bunch watercress, stems trimmed; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 3/4 cup (11/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons Pernod or other anise-flavored liqueur; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, ground; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 pound (about) rock salt; 24 fresh oysters, shucked, shells reserved; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 garlic clove
2 cups loosely packed fresh spinach
1 bunch watercress, stems trimmed
1/2 cup chopped green onions
3/4 cup (11/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons Pernod or other anise-flavored liqueur
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, ground
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 pound (about) rock salt
24 fresh oysters, shucked, shells reserved
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 450F.
2
Finely chop garlic in processor.
3
Add spinach, watercress and green onions to garlic.
4
Process, using on/off turns, until mixture is finely chopped.
5
Transfer mixture to medium bowl.
6
Combine butter, breadcrumbs, Pernod, fennel and hot sauce in processor.
7
Process until well blended.
8
Return spinach mixture to processor.
9
Process, using on/off turns, just until mixtures are blended.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
(Can be made 8 hours ahead.
12
Cover; chill.)
13
Sprinkle rock salt over large baking sheet to depth of 1/2 inch.
14
Arrange oysters in half shells atop rock salt.
15
Top each oyster with 1 tablespoon spinach mixture.
16
Sprinkle with cheese.
17
Bake until spinach mixture browns on top, about 8 minutes.

430

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 garlic clove, 2 cups loosely packed fresh spinach, 1 bunch watercress, stems trimmed, 1/2 cup chopped green onions, and more.

Yes, 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.

Oysters Rockefeller

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