Oysters Rockefeller
Broiled oysters topped with a garlicky spinach-herb butter crust and crispy breadcrumbs. A classic Cajun-inspired appetizer that tastes restaurant-quality but comes together in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 12 count oysters, in shell
- 2 cups fresh spinach, packed
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup breadcrumbs, panko
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 to taste salt and black pepper
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- 1
Shuck oysters and loosen from shell, leaving liquid inside. Arrange on a baking sheet.
- 2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
- 3
Add spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 90 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Remove from heat. Stir in parsley and cayenne. Let cool 2 minutes, then divide among oyster shells.
- 5
Sprinkle breadcrumbs over each oyster. Broil 4 inches from heat until golden, about 4 minutes.
- 6
Serve hot with lemon wedges. Enjoy immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- oyster knife
- large skillet
- baking sheet
- broiler
- spoon
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