Baked Oysters Florentine

Health score
1%
Baked Oysters Florentine
45 min.
36
51kcal

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Elevate your next gathering with a dish that perfectly combines elegance and comfort: Baked Oysters Florentine. This delightful seafood appetizer is not only a showstopper but also a flavorful experience that will tantalize your taste buds. Picture fresh oysters nestled in their shells and smothered with a creamy, savory spinach mixture enriched with Parmesan cheese and a hint of Pernod. The unique blend of flavors creates a delightful symphony that even oyster novices will adore.

Preparing Baked Oysters Florentine is a celebration of freshness, as you’ll use fresh oysters paired with vibrant, chopped spinach, bright parsley, and a sprinkle of breadcrumbs for that perfect golden crust. What’s more, this recipe is ideal for entertaining, serving up 36 scrumptious oysters that are sure to impress your guests. The combination of rich butter, a dash of hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce adds depth, making each bite a mouthwatering experience.

Whether baked to perfection in the oven or grilled for a smoky twist, these oysters deliver a burst of flavor with every bite. Plus, the quick preparation and cooking time means you can spend more time enjoying the company of friends and family. So, bring a taste of the coast to your table with this irresistible Baked Oysters Florentine recipe, and watch as they disappear in no time!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • cup breadcrumbs dry fine
  • 0.5 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • 10 ounce pkt spinach frozen chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon hot sauce 
  • 36  dozens oysters fresh (in the shell)
  • cup parmesan cheese grated
  • tablespoon pernod 
  • 36 servings rock salt 
  • tablespoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • grill

Directions

  1. Cook and drain spinach. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add garlic; saut 1 minute or until tender. Stir in spinach and parsley; gradually add Pernod, next 4 ingredients, and, if desired, salt.
  3. Remove spinach mixture from heat, and add Parmesan cheese.
  4. Scrub oyster shells, and open; discard tops. Loosen meat, but leave it in the bottom shell. Make a bed of rock salt in a 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan, and arrange oysters on the rock salt. Top oysters generously with spinach mixture.
  5. Bake at 450 for 10 minutes.
  6. Alternate cooking method: Oysters may be cooked directly on a grill, covered, for 6 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories51kcal
Protein12.92%
Fat63.23%
Carbs23.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.17
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
4.9643479287624%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.8mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:50.94kcal
2.55%
Fat:3.57g
5.49%
Saturated Fat:2.1g
13.11%
Carbohydrates:3.03g
1.01%
Net Carbohydrates:2.63g
0.96%
Sugar:0.3g
0.34%
Cholesterol:9.76mg
3.25%
Sodium:299mg
13%
Alcohol:0.16g
100%
Alcohol %:0.98%
100%
Protein:1.64g
3.28%
Vitamin K:43.47µg
41.4%
Vitamin A:1097.53IU
21.95%
Zinc:0.77mg
5.14%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.66%
Calcium:43.63mg
4.36%
Folate:16.3µg
4.07%
Selenium:2.51µg
3.59%
Copper:0.06mg
3.14%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.93%
Phosphorus:29.34mg
2.93%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.58%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.54%
Iron:0.45mg
2.51%
Vitamin E:0.34mg
2.25%
Magnesium:8.99mg
2.25%
Vitamin C:1.62mg
1.97%
Fiber:0.39g
1.58%
Potassium:49.85mg
1.42%
Vitamin B3:0.27mg
1.35%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.04%
Source:My Recipes