Oysters Rockefeller Recipe

Oysters Rockefeller Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Oysters

   Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Carefully shuck the oysters and place them in a baking dish. Make sure to reserve the shells.

2. 2

   Cook the Bacon

   In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced smoked bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.

3. 3

   Sauté the Spinach and Garlic

   In the same skillet with the bacon fat, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and black pepper.

4. 4

   Combine Ingredients

   In a bowl, combine the cooked spinach and garlic mixture, chopped parsley, cooked bacon, Pernod, and half of the grated Parmigiano Reggiano. Mix well.

5. 5

   Fill the Oysters

   Spoon the spinach mixture evenly over the shucked oysters in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining Parmigiano Reggiano on top.

6. 6

   Add Breadcrumbs

   Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the oysters for added texture.

7. 7

   Bake the Oysters

   Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, until the topping is golden and bubbly.

8. 8

   Serve

   Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve the Oysters Rockefeller warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.