Oysters Rockefeller
From: Better Homes and GardensThis classic appetizer is one savory way to try these pearls of the sea. A bed of rock salt keeps the shells from spilling the flavorful juices.
Servings: 24 appetizers
Prep: 40 mins
Total: 50 mins
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Ingredients
1/3 cup finely chopped fennel or celery
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons margarine or butter
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 tablespoon anisette, Pernod, or water
Several drops bottled hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup seasoned or plain fine dry bread crumbs
Dash pepper
24 oysters in shells
4 teaspoons margarine or butter, melted
Rock salt or crumbled foil
Directions
1. Throughly wash oysters. Using an oyster knife or other blunt-tipped knife, open shells. Remove oysters and dry.* Discard flat top shells; wash deep bottom shells. Place each oyster in a shell. Set aside.
2. For filling, in a large skillet cook fennel or celery, onion, parsley, and garlic in the 3 tablespoons margarine or butter until tender. Add spinach; cook and stir just until greens begin to wilt. Remove from heat. Stir in anisette, Pernod, or water; pepper sauce, and pepper. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the crumbs.
3. Spoon about 1 teaspoon filling atop each oyster. Toss together remaining crumbs and the 4 teaspoons melted margarine or butter. Sprinkle over oysters.
4. Line a shallow baking pan with rock salt to a depth of 1/2 inch. (Or, use foil to keep oysters from tipping.) Arrange oysters atop. Bake in a 425 degree F oven 10 to 12 minutes or until edges begin to curl. Serve warm. Makes 24 appetizers.
Note
To save time and effort, have your fishmonger shuck the oysters. Be sure to have him save the bottom shells.
To save time and effort, have your fishmonger shuck the oysters. Be sure to have him save the bottom shells.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 51, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 76 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 5%, Calcium 1%, Iron 14%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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