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Oysters Rockefeller

Oysters Rockefeller

American
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20 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

20 min · 6 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

190 kcalper person
Protein 9g
Carbs 7g
Fats 14g

About this dish

Fresh oysters on the half shell topped with a butter-rich purée of spinach, parsley and Parmesan, grilled until bubbling - the classic New Orleans dinner-party opener.

Allergy Info

Dairy, Gluten, Molluscs

Diet Info

Pescatarian

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Spinach150 g
  • Flat-leaf parsley2 tbsp
  • Garlic clovesminced2 cloves

Fish & Seafood

  • Oystersshucked, on the half shell, juices reserved12

Dairy & Eggs

  • Unsalted butter60 g
  • Parmesan cheesegrated40 g

Dried Goods

  • Breadcrumbs20 g

Oils & Condiments

  • Hot sauce0.25 tsp

Utensils

  • Frying pan
  • Baking tray
  • Chef's knife

Method

1

Preheat the grill to high and arrange the oysters on a tray of rock salt or scrunched foil to hold them level.

Approx. 6 minutes
2

Melt the butter in a frying pan, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Approx. 2 minutes
3

Add the spinach and parsley and cook for 3 minutes until wilted, then finely chop.

Approx. 3 minutes
4

Stir the Parmesan, breadcrumbs and hot sauce into the spinach mixture.

Approx. 3 minutes
5

Spoon the mixture over each oyster and grill for 4 minutes until bubbling and lightly browned.

Approx. 4 minutes
6

Serve immediately while hot.

Approx. 2 minutes