Oysters Rockefeller Recipe

Name: Oysters Rockefeller
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped fine; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 dozen oysters on the half shell, liquor reserved from shucking; 1/3 cup evaporated skim milk; 1 1/2 cups fresh chopped spinach; 1/4 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs, such as Ians All-Natural; 3 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 5 cups coarse (kosher) salt

Servings: persons

1
Heat a medium nonstick saute pan over medium heat.
2
When the pan is hot, add the butter.
3
When butter has melted, add the onion and garlic to the pan.
4
Saute until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
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Add about 1/4 cup of the oyster liquor, the evaporated milk, and the spinach to the pan.
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Raise the heat to high and boil the sauce until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 6 minutes.
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Stir in the panko and 2 tablespoons of the cheese.
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Season the spinach mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
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Refrigerate the mixture until cold, about 1 hour.
10
Preheat the oven to 450 F.
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Spread the coarse salt out in a large shallow baking dish.
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Lay the oysters in the salt, nestling them in slightly so they are level and secure.
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Divide the spinach mixture among the oysters, and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon cheese.
14
Bake until the oysters are golden and bubbling around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes.
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Serve immediately.
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Fat: 22g (before), 6g (after)
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Calories: 325 (before), 127 (after)
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Protein: 8g
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Carbohydrates: 9g
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Cholesterol: 40mg
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Fiber: 1g
22
Sodium: 329mg

143

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped fine, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 dozen oysters on the half shell, liquor reserved from shucking, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Oysters Rockefeller

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