Oysters Rockefeller
How to make classic oysters Rockefeller
Ingredients
- 24 fresh oysters shucked and on the half shell
- ¼ cup butter unsalted
- ¼ cup shallots chopped
- ¼ cup celery chopped
- ¼ cup green onions chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup fresh spinach chopped
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- ¼ cup Pernod an anise-flavored liquor
- salt and pepper to taste
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450° F.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots, celery, green onions, and garlic, and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Pernod—season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the mixture over the oysters on the half shell, dividing it evenly among them.
- Place the oysters on a baking sheet and bake until the topping is golden brown and the oysters are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Enjoy your delicious and flavorful Oysters Rockefeller!