About The Dish
Delight in the luxurious taste of Oysters Rockefeller, a timeless classic that elevates fresh oysters to new heights. This dish features succulent oysters baked with a rich mixture of butter, garlic, herbs, and a crispy topping of breadcrumbs and cheese. Perfect for special occasions or as a gourmet appetizer, Oysters Rockefeller is sure to impress your guests. Order your fresh oysters from Pearl Seafoods for quick delivery across Sydney, ensuring top-quality ingredients for an unforgettable dining experience at home.
Ingredients List
- Fresh oysters in the half shell – 24 to 32 oysters, cleaned
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 cup watercress leaves
- ½ cup flat-leaf parsley
- 20g unsalted butter (for sautéing)
- 2 rashers streaky bacon, finely chopped
- 80g unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko or fresh)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1–2 tsp lemon juice (to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Rock salt (for lining the tray)
- Lemon wedges, to serve
Steps
- Place the chopped shallots, watercress, and parsley in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth.
- In a large frying pan, heat 20g of the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes or until crisp and golden. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Add the watercress mixture to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Pour in the white wine and sprinkle with paprika. Cook for 5 minutes or until the wine evaporates. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
- Wipe the frying pan clean with paper towels. Heat the remaining butter in the pan over medium heat. Add the fresh breadcrumbs and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until crisp. Transfer to a bowl.
- Preheat the grill on high. Place rock salt on a heatproof serving dish and arrange the oysters on top. Divide the watercress mixture among the oysters, then top with the crispy bacon and breadcrumbs. Cook under the grill for 8 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are golden. Garnish with extra watercress before serving.