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Oysters Rockefeller

A ridiculously good way to eat oysters!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 dozen large oysters with all their liquor and the deeper halves of their shells reserved and scrubbed
  • 2 sticks butter cubed
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup minced onions
  • 1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 pound fresh or frozen spinach washed, patted dry, trimmed and finely chopped
  • 1/2 -1 cup oyster brine
  • 1/4 cup Sambuca
  • Rock salt
  • 1/2 cup or more if desired of grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Drain the oysters and liquid through a fine mesh strainer. You should have 1/2 to 1 cup of oyster liquid. In a large sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 4 minutes. Stir in the onions and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the oyster liquid and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and continue to cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the sauce is thick. Remove from the heat and stir in the Sambuca. Re-season with salt and pepper if needed. Arrange the oyster shells on a tin-foil covered baking sheet.
  • Place the oysters back in their shells. Season the oysters with salt and pepper. Place a heaping spoonful of the filling on top of each oyster. Using the back of the spoon, gingerly pat the filling into the shell. Sprinkle the top of the oyster with the grated cheese.

Notes

Play around a little with this recipe, especially with the liquor. We used Sambuca but many others will do.
Adapted from from Emeril Lagasse on Food Network