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Oysters Rockefeller 

This easy Oysters Rockefeller recipe is always a hit. Topped with creamy spinach and breadcrumbs that get nice and crispy under the broiler.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 116 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 24 medium oysters (live in shell)
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 shallots (finely minced)
  • 9 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • 2 ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese (I like Philadelphia)
  • 3 tablespoons half & half cream
  • 3 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano
  • 1/4 cup plain or gluten-free panko crumbs

Instructions

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  1. If shucking them yourself, rinse and clean the oysters.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and shallots and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Reheat the oven to broil on high with the rack 6 inches from the heating element.
  4. With gloved hands over a dish towel, carefully open the oysters and using an oyster knife to cut under the oyster releasing it from the shell.
  5. Add spinach, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and mix until the spinach wilts down, about 2 minutes.
  6. Place one tablespoon of the spinach mixture on top of each oyster. Top each with 1/2 teaspoon panko bread crumbs.
  7. Toss the top shell and place the open oysters on 1 or 2 sheet pans depending on the size and refrigerate until needed.
  8. Add the cream cheese, half & half and Pecorino cheese. Mix well until cream cheese is melted and resembles creamed spinach. Refrigerate until completely cool or freeze 10 minutes.
  9. Broil 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown.  Serve right away.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2oysters Calories 116kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 7.5g (3%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 4.5g (7%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Cholesterol 55.5mg (19%) Sodium 167.5mg (7%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 116

% Daily Value*

Serving 2oysters
Calories 116kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 7.5g 3%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 4.5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Cholesterol 55.5mg 19%
Sodium 167.5mg 7%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.