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Rockin' Oysters Rockefeller

Oysters Rockefeller is a rich seafood appetizer. This recipe adds three types of cheese to the creamy sauce for an even more decadent version of the classic.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
16
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 48 fresh, unopened oysters

  • 1 ½ cups beer

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 7 black peppercorns

  • seasoned salt to taste

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

  • 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

  • 8 ounces fontina cheese, shredded

  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

  • ½ cup milk

  • 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons fine bread crumbs

Directions

  1. Clean oysters, and place them in a large stockpot. Pour in beer and enough water to cover oysters; add 2 cloves of garlic, peppercorns, and seasoned salt. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, drain, and cool.

    Stockpot with boiling cooking liquid for oysters Rockefeller, as seen from above

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C.)

  3. Once oysters are cooled, break off and discard the top shell. Arrange oysters on a baking sheet.

    High angle view of a baking pan with cooked oysters on the half shell

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  4. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter until soft. Reduce heat to low; stir in spinach, Monterey Jack, fontina, and mozzarella. Cook until cheese melts, stirring frequently. Stir in milk; season with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over each oyster, just filling the shell. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.

    Overview of a baking dish with oysters Rockefeller with a pan of sauce

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.

    High angle shot of a baking sheet of prepared oysters Rockefeller and lemon slices

    DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

248 Calories
17g Fat
5g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 248
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 11g 54%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 652mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 16g 33%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 352mg 27%
Iron 6mg 31%
Potassium 244mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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