Description
Oysters Rockefeller is a classic dish featuring fresh oysters topped with a rich mixture of butter, garlic, spinach, and breadcrumbs, then baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 fresh oysters, shucked and on the half shell
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Place the shucked oysters on a baking sheet. Spoon the spinach mixture generously over each oyster.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the oysters are cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke to the spinach mixture.
- Try substituting the spinach with kale or Swiss chard for a different taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Oysters Rockefeller, classic recipe, baked oysters