Oysters Rockefeller

Directions

1. 1
   Special equipment: food-grade rock salt, for the baking dish
2. 2
   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Prepare a baking dish with a generous layer of rock salt.
3. 3
   Set a large skillet over medium heat, add the butter and let it melt.
4. 4
   Add the olive oil, garlic and shallots and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the chopped spinach and toss with the garlic and shallots.
6. 6
   Add the Parmesan, anise-flavored liqueur, breadcrumbs and cayenne pepper.
7. 7
   Season with salt and pepper and cook for another 3 minutes.
8. 8
   Spoon about a tablespoon of the spinach mixture onto each oyster and nestle the oysters into the rock salt.
9. 9
   Bake until the topping is crisp and brown, about 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Serve with lemon wedges.