Oysters Rockefeller

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    279 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Oysters Rockefeller

A must-make dish for any oyster aficionado, Oysters Rockefeller is a luxurious appetizer that turns any occasion into a very special one. They're perfect to serve for Mother's Day brunch, a sophisticated New Year's shindig, or even a quiet dinner at home.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 bunch Watercress stemmed
  • 1/2 cup scallions chopped
  • 3/4 cup butter softened (1 1/2 sticks)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs dry
  • 2 tablespoons pernod or other anise-flavored liqueur
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds ground
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 pound rock salt
  • 24 oysters fresh, shucked, shells reserved
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions

  1. Adjust an oven rack top to the upper middle position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. 
  2. In a food processor, combine garlic and pulse until finely chopped. Add spinach, watercress, and green onions and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl.
  3. In food processor, combine butter, breadcrumbs, Pernod, fennel, and hot sauce. Process until blended. Add spinach mixture back to process and pulse just until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. On a rimed baking sheet, pour rock salt to the depth of 1/2 inch. Arrange oysters in half shells on top. 
  5. Top each oyster with 1 tablespoon spinach mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Bake until golden brown, about 8 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 279kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 29670mg (1236%) Potassium 144mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1899IU (38%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 279kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 29670mg 1236%
Potassium 144mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1899IU 38%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 120mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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