How to Make Chef John's Oysters Rockefeller - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chef John's Oysters Rockefeller is a classic dish that never goes out of style. Named after the richest man in America at the time, John D. Rockefeller, this decadent appetizer is made with fresh oysters, a rich and creamy sauce, and a blend of flavorful herbs and spices. Perfect for a special occasion or a fancy dinner party, this dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving for more.

Oysters Rockefeller is a dish that originated in the famous French Quarter of New Orle...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups rock salt, or more as needed
  • 1 cup chopped watercress
  • ½ cup butter, room temperature
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons minced green onion (white and pale green parts only)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons anise-flavored liqueur (such as Pernod®)
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 36 oysters on the half shell

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Preheat an oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Pour rock salt into a large, shallow casserole dish.
  • Combine watercress, butter, bread crumbs, green onions, celery, tarragon, Italian parsley, anise-flavored liqueur, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a food processor; blend until smooth.
  • Place 8 to 12 shucked oysters on top of the rock salt. Spoon 1 to 2 teaspoons of watercress mixture a top each oyster.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until oysters are firm and butter has melted, about 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining oysters.
  • Nutrition

    94 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 46mg
    • Sodium: 112mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 128mg