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Oysters Rockefeller

Oysters Rockefeller

Ingredients

24 medium oysters in the shell
Rock salt for baking
3/4 cup butter
1/4 cup onion, minced
1/4 cup celery, minced
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup watercress, packed, minced, no stems
1/2 cup spinach, finely chopped, no stems
kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
lemon wedges for serving
This is a classic version oysters Rockefeller recipe served directly in the shells.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • On a baking sheet lay a (1/2 inch) layer of rock salt.
  • Sprinkle the salt lightly with water to dampen.
  • Place in the preheated oven while preparing the oysters.
  • Shuck the oysters and drain reserving as much liquid as possible.
  • Place the shucked oysters in the deep side of the shells and place atop the salt.
  • In a saute pan add 1/4 cup butter and using medium heat saute the onion, parsley, celery and garlic until tender. About 5 minutes.
  • Add the rest of the butter and bread crumbs and stir until the butter is melted.
  • Add the chopped watercress and spinach.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread each oyster with about 1 tbs of the vegetable mixture making sure to cover the oysters completely.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes. Take care not to over bake.
  • Remove oysters and serve on plates with lemon wedges.
 

Servings

24

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

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    Marilyn Lewis-Taylor 8 years ago

    One of my Hubby’s favorites!

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Skill Level

Easy