Oysters Rockefeller Recipe
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Oysters Rockefeller Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by cooking diced onions and minced garlic in olive oil until lightly browned, then adding heavy cream and reducing to a thick consistency resembling Alfredo sauce. Baby spinach is stirred in and wilted into the cream base, which is seasoned with salt and black pepper. Separately, raw oysters are lightly sautéed with olive oil and deglazed with chardonnay wine to infuse brightness.
The oysters in their shells are placed on a baking sheet, topped with the creamy spinach mixture, julienned prosciutto, shredded Asiago cheese, and a sprinkling of breadcrumbs and Parmesan. The assembled oysters are broiled at high heat until the topping is golden and bubbling, creating a combination of tender oyster flesh beneath a rich, cheesy, and slightly crispy crust.
This appetizer contrasts the briny oysters with a decadent sauce and crispy topping, ideal for serving immediately after broiling. It can be stored refrigerated briefly or frozen, with specific reheating instructions to preserve texture.
Spinach may be fresh or well-rinsed frozen. Pecorino Romano can substitute Parmesan cheese as desired.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion peeled small diced
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 cups baby spinach packed
- 24 oyster whole shucked on half shell, shells divided
- 1/4 cup chardonnay wine
- 2 ounces prosciutto ham julienne cut
- 2 ounces Asiago cheese shredded
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- Parmesan Cheese shredded
- salt sea salt and fresh cracked, to taste
- black pepper sea salt and fresh cracked, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler to high heat.
- In a large sauté pan on medium heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, add the onions and garlic and cook for 4 to 5 minutes while constantly stirring.
- Once they are lightly brown, add in the cream and reduce until the cream is the consistency of Alfredo sauce.
- Once the heavy cream is to the desired consistency, add in the baby spinach and cook until mixed in and slightly wilted.
- Season the mixture with salt and cracked black pepper. Set the pan aside.
- In a separate medium sauté pan on medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, add in the raw oysters (without the shell) and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes to slightly cook.
- Add the Chardonnay wine to deglaze the pan while you sauté the oysters for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Place the oyster shells on a sheet pan and divide the cooked oysters among the shells. There should be 1 oyster for 1 shell.
- Top each oyster with a little bit of the cream-baby spinach mixture followed up with julienne prosciutto ham and shredded asiago cheese. Divide all the ingredients between the oysters.
- Finish by evenly sprinkling on the breadcrumbs and then parmesan cheese.
- Broil the pan of oysters in the oven on high for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- To Plate: Remove oysters and shells from the pan and add to a tray along with lemon slices.
Notes
- Consume Oysters Rockefeller immediately after cooking for best texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For freezing, freeze raw oysters tightly covered for up to 2 months; bake frozen in a 400°F oven for 12-15 minutes before broiling.
- Reheat by covering oysters with foil and baking at 400°F for 6-8 minutes until hot and cheese is melted.
- Frozen spinach can be used if thoroughly rinsed and drained before cooking.
- Pecorino Romano is a suitable substitute for Parmesan cheese if preferred.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24Oysters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 105kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 779IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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