Oysters Rockefeller

Ingredients

• 36 fresh oysters on the half shell
• 6 tbs butter
• 6 tbs finely minced raw spinach
• 3 tbs minced onion
• 3 tbs minced parsley
• 5 tbs bread crumbs
• ½ tsp Herbsaint (or Pernod)
• ½ tsp salt
• Tabasco sauce to taste

Directions

1. Make Topping: In a saucepan, melt butter and add all ingredients except the oysters. Cook, stirring constantly, 15 minutes. Press the mixture through a sieve or food mill and allow to cool.
2. Prepare Oysters: Line six pie tins with rock salt. Nestle 6 oysters per tin into the salt.
3. Top Oysters: Divide the topping into 36 equal portions and place one portion on each oyster.
4. Broil: Broil until the topping is browned and bubbling.
5. Finish & Serve: Splash cooked oysters with a little anise liqueur and serve immediately.
6. Yield: 6 portions (6 oysters each)

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