
Oysters Rockefeller
Oysters baked au gratin, topped with a rich spinach and cream mixture, an iconic New Orleans specialty.
Main ingredients
Recipe
Ingredients
- 24 oyster(s)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 onion(s)
- 2 clove(s) garlic
- 240 g heavy cream
- 120 g baby spinach
- 60 cl white wine
- 60 g parmesan
- 50 g breadcrumbs
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
Preparing the ingredients:
- 1Finely slice the onion.
- 2Finely chop the garlic cloves.
- 3Grate the parmesan.
- 4Remove the oysters from their shells and keep the shells for plating.
- 5Preheat the oven grill to a high temperature.
Preparing the sauce:
- 6Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- 7Sauté the onion and garlic until lightly caramelized.
- 8Once golden, add the cream, reduce to medium heat, and simmer until the sauce thickens.
- 9Once the cream has thickened, add the spinach and cook until slightly wilted and well incorporated into the sauce.
- 10Season with salt and pepper.
- 11Set the pan aside.
Cooking the oysters Rockefeller:
- 12In another medium pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 13Add the shucked oysters and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes to cook them lightly.
- 14Then pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, and continue cooking, sautéing for another 2 minutes.
- 15Arrange the oyster shells on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 16Distribute the cooked oysters into the shells (1 oyster per shell).
- 17Place a small amount of the cream-spinach mixture on each oyster, then top with grated parmesan.
- 18Broil the oysters in the oven under the grill for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
Plating:
- 19Remove the oysters from the sheet and arrange on a platter with lemon slices.
About this dish
Oysters Rockefeller are an iconic dish of American cuisine, particularly known for their rich, flavorful character. They consist of raw oysters opened on the half shell, covered with a generous mixture of spinach, fresh herbs, butter, garlic, and often breadcrumbs, then baked au gratin until achieving a golden, crispy surface. This dish combines the briny sweetness of oysters with a smooth, fragrant topping, often enhanced with cheese or spices depending on the recipe. Oysters Rockefeller were created in 1899 at Antoine's restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana, by Jules Alciatore, the founder's son. The dish was named "Rockefeller" in reference to John D. Rockefeller, the richest man in America at the time, to highlight the richness and opulence of the ingredients used in the recipe. Today, Oysters Rockefeller remain a classic of American gastronomy, often served as a starter at festive meals or in seafood restaurants.
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