Oysters Rockefeller

Recipes

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 dozen fresh oysters, shucked

  • 1/2 cup butter

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/4 cup Pernod (anise-flavored liqueur)

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Rock salt for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).

  2. In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots, green onions, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft.

  3. Stir in the parsley, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese. Cook for a few minutes until the mixture is well combined and the breadcrumbs are golden.

  4. Remove the pan from heat and add the Pernod. Mix well.

  5. Place the shucked oysters on a baking dish lined with rock salt to stabilize them.

  6. Spoon the breadcrumb mixture over each oyster, covering it completely.

  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the topping is golden and bubbly.

  8. Serve the Oysters Rockefeller hot, and enjoy the rich, flavorful goodness!