Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAbel Brown Southern Kitchen & Oyster BarBroiled Or Rockefeller Oysters Recipe

Broiled Or Rockefeller Oysters Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Harissa lime butter or pernod, spinach, gruyere

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Ingredients

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Oysters

Method

Preparation of Oysters

  1. 1

    Shuck the Oysters

    Carefully shuck the oysters and place them on a baking sheet. Ensure that they remain in their shells and discard any that are not fully closed.

  2. 2

    Preheat the Broiler

    Preheat your oven’s broiler to high. Ensure the oven rack is placed about 6 inches from the heat source.

Making Harissa Lime Butter

  1. 3

    Mix Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine the unsalted butter, harissa, lime juice, and Pernod (if using). Mix until well blended.

  2. 4

    Set Aside

    Set the harissa lime butter aside to allow the flavors to meld.

Cooking the Spinach Mixture

  1. 5

    Sauté Onions and Garlic

    In a skillet over medium heat, add a little oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 6

    Add Spinach

    Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

  3. 7

    Combine with Cheese

    Remove from heat and stir in the shredded Gruyère cheese until melted and well combined.

Assembly and Broiling

  1. 8

    Top the Oysters

    Spoon a generous amount of the spinach mixture onto each oyster, followed by a dollop of the harissa lime butter.

  2. 9

    Broil the Oysters

    Place the baking sheet with the prepared oysters under the broiler. Broil for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Serving

  1. 10

    Serving Suggestion

    Carefully remove the oysters from the oven and let cool for a minute. Serve immediately, garnished with lime wedges if desired.

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