Oysters Rockefeller

For our family, oysters are always a sign of celebration! They are the ultimate celebratory treat that happens to be healthy – BIG BONUS! Take a break from the pigs & blankets and mixup the appetizers with something fresh from the sea! We love them raw over ice, with a homemade mignonette, lemon wedge, and glass of white wine. We also love them baked with fresh spinach and cheese. Why not, try both? Cheers!

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds salt
• 3 dozen fresh oysters in the shell, washed

Directions:

• Heat a large skillet, melt butter then add onions – cook onions until translucent
• Add spinach; cook and stir until wilted then remove from the heat
• Once removed from heat, stir in cheese, lemon and pepper.
• Spread salt into ungreased baking pans
• Shuck oysters, reserving oyster and its liquid in bottom shell
• Lightly press oyster shells down into the salt, using salt to keep oysters level
• Top each with 2-1/2 tsp. spinach mixture
• Bake, uncovered, at 450° until oysters are plump, 6-8 minutes & enjoy immediately!