Oyster Rockefeller

Oyster Rockefeller is a classic dish that is easy to make and always impresses. The oysters are baked on the half shell with a creamy, flavorful stuffing made with spinach, celery, bread crumbs, and herbs. The result is a rich and decadent dish that is perfect for a special occasion.

Oyster Rockefeller was created in the late 1800s by Antoine's Restaurant in New Orleans. The dish was named after John D. Rockefeller, who was one of the restaurant's regular customers. Rockefeller was a wealthy man, and he loved to eat oysters. Antoine's chef created this dish as a way to impress Rockefeller, and it quickly became one of the restaurant's most popular dishes.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 dozen oysters, on the half shell
• 1/2 cup ghee, softened
• 1/4 cup chopped shallots
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped spinach
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a small bowl, combine the ghee, shallots, parsley, celery, spinach, bread crumbs, and lemon juice.
3. Place the oysters on a baking sheet. Top each oyster with the stuffing.
4. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the oysters are cooked through and the stuffing is golden brown.
5. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The combination of the creamy stuffing and the briny oysters is delicious.
• The spinach and celery add a bit of freshness and crunch to the dish.
• The bread crumbs help to bind the stuffing together and give it a golden brown crust.
• The lemon juice adds a bit of acidity to the dish and helps to balance out the richness of the stuffing.