Description
Oysters Rockefeller is a show-stopping seafood dish that combines fresh oysters with a decadent topping of buttery herbs, spinach, and cheese, all baked until golden brown. This savory delight offers a perfect blend of ocean flavors and rich textures, making it an ideal appetizer for dinner parties or special occasions. Wow your guests with this impressive yet easy-to-make dish that’s sure to be the highlight of any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large fresh oysters
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Carefully shuck each oyster and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the shallots until soft (about 2 minutes). Add spinach and cook until wilted (another 2 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine the sautéed mixture with breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Generously spoon the topping onto each oyster.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oysters
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 60mg