celebration appetizer

A rich elegant oyster appetizer that is easy to make. Oysters are baked in a half shell with a savory spinach blanket and topped with a garlicky Parmesan breadcrumb topping.

Oysters Rockefeller Italian Style An Elegant Appetizer

unsalted butter

garlic (minced)

Panko crumbs

shallot chopped

celery (chopped)

spinach

Sambuca (anise flavored liqueur)

Salt and pepper

red pepper sauce

olive oil

Parmesan

Italian parsley

oysters

salt

Lemon (wedges)

bacon

Melt butter in a skillet. Saute the garlic for 2 minutes to infuse the butter.

Place the Panko crumbs and half the Parmesan cheese in a mixing bowl and half the garlic butter, set aside.

To the remaining garlic butter in the skillet, add the chopped shallot and celery. Cook until the shallot and celery are soft about 3 minutes. Add the spinach and continued to cook another 3 minutes.

Deglaze pan with Sambuca. Season with salt and pepper and add a dash of red pepper sauce. Allow the mixture to cook down for a few minutes.

Finish off the bread crumbs by mixing in olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and parsley, season with salt and pepper.

Spray the oyster half shell or ceramic shells with oil. Place one oyster with some of its liquor in each shell.

Cover each oyster with the spinach mixture. Spoon the bread crumb mixture over the spinach.

If using a half shell, sprinkle a baking pan amply with the rock salt. Arrange the oysters in the salt to steady them.

If using the ceramic shells, arrange them on a baking pan.

Bake in a preheated 450 F. oven for 10 to 15 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden.

Serve with lemon wedges and red pepper sauce.

I must admit, never have tasted oysters. But this version of yours looks absolutely stunning. It's making me so tempted to taste.

What a lovely story, makes me appreciate this dish all the more!😍❤ Also the iraluan twist is brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing!

I really appreciate how straightforward this recipe is and the background information you provided on the origin of these oysters. They look super tasty!

I just tried oysters for the first time in culinary school last month and to my surprise, I enjoyed them! This recipe looks simple yet flavorful - I think I my just give it a go!

What a delicious flavor combo! These oysters would be perfect for a healthy appetizer!

Thanks for sharing this Oyster recipe. We will definitely serve this at our next dinner party. I am looking forward to trying it even before then.

My family is not so adventurous when it comes to seafood, but I love oysters and enjoyed not only the recipe but the stories of your first experience of them and how they were developed.

Oysters Rockefellers are my absolute favorite way to enjoy oysters and you nailed this recipe! I'm so glad I tried this recipe so I can make them anytime I can get oysters! Thanks!!

These are amazing. Such an elegant appetizer, perfect for the new year! Thank you!

It is going to a very quiet celebration at home this year. I think I need to make it a little special since it has been the year from hell. These will be perfect.

Oh my Goodness, oysters bursting with flavors. And it looks amazing! This will be a stand out this new year!

Wow! This is such an elegant recipe! I'd definitely make these as appetizers for a nice family dinner or gathering! I love the idea of using oysters!

Bursting with all the flavors. A unique and yummy recipe. Lovely platter for a great evening .

I had always been intrigued by this recipe, such a famous one, and you make it look so easy! The ceramic shells are genius. I might have to try oysters for the first time, they look amazing!

This Oysters Rockefeller looks really appetizing! I am so loving that crunchy garlicky golden breadcrumbs so much. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

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