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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.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 279 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Adjust an oven rack top to the upper middle position and preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- 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.
- 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.
- On a rimed baking sheet, pour rock salt to the depth of 1/2 inch. Arrange oysters in half shells on top.
- Top each oyster with 1 tablespoon spinach mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Bake until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.