Jul 13 2026
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Rockefeller Oysters Recipe

Inspired by GreenFire
Time30m
Serves2

six James River, applewood smoked bacon, spinach, breadcrumbs, béchamel sauce

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Ingredients

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Oysters

Topping

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean Oysters

    Rinse the James River oysters under cold running water to remove any dirt or sand. Scrub the shells with a brush to ensure they are clean.

  2. 2

    Cook Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the applewood smoked bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and let it cool on a paper towel. Once cool, crumble the bacon into small pieces.

  3. 3

    Sauté Spinach

    In the same skillet with the bacon fat, add the fresh spinach and sauté until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

  4. 4

    Prepare Béchamel Sauce

    If you don't have pre-made béchamel sauce, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes. Gradually add 1 cup of milk, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 6

    Assemble Oysters

    Place the cleaned oysters on a baking tray. Spoon a small amount of sautéed spinach on each oyster, followed by crumbled bacon, and then top with a generous spoonful of béchamel sauce.

  3. 7

    Add Breadcrumbs

    Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the top of each oyster to create a crunchy topping.

Baking

  1. 8

    Bake Oysters

    Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the oysters are heated through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Remove the oysters from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Serve hot as an appetizer.

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