Oysters Rockefeller

12 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (4-ounce) can anchovies
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 (16-ounce) bag fresh spinach, stems removed
  • 1/2 pound butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1/2 cup diced fennel bulb
  • 2 bunches fresh parsley, leaves chopped
  • 2 bunches green onions, diced
  • 1/2 cup Pernod
  • 24 half-shell raw Atlantic oysters
  • 4 ounces grated Parmesan

Directions

  1. 1
    In a food processor or blender, mix the anchovies and the white wine to create an anchovy paste.
  2. 2
    Set aside.
  3. 3
    Heat a large stockpot over low heat and saute the spinach in the butter until wilted, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4
    Add the garlic, shallot, anchovy paste, fennel, parsley, green onions, and Pernod.
  5. 5
    Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6
    Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand for 1 to 2 hours.
  7. 7
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  8. 8
    Put the oysters on a baking sheet and add about 1 tablespoon of the spinach mixture to each oyster.
  9. 9
    Spread the mixture evenly and sprinkle with Parmesan.
  10. 10
    Bake until the topping is browned, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  11. 11
    Serve immediately.

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