Oyster Rockefeller – Perfect for Date Night!

My husband and I see to it that we have “date night” without the kids. Sometimes we go out and watch a movie or cook some dinner and have a movie marathon. Most of the time we just end up cooking dinner at home. We let the kids stay over with their cousins so we have the house all to ourselves. One of our favorite recipes is baked Oysters Rockefeller. It’s so easy to make and adds a luxurious touch! Feels like we’re having dinner at a posh restaurant. Also, it gives us an excuse to drink some wine.

Prepping For Date Night With Baked Oysters

I believe that no matter how long you’ve been married you should still go on dates to keep the spark alive. It doesn’t mean that if you already have kids, you need to focus on them all the time. Remember, before the kids were there, it was just you and your partner. Therefore, keeping the spark alive and doing something special is a must. For example, hubby and I have this bucket list that we want to do. It’s either a place that we want to visit or an activity that we plan to do together. Among our lists are going on a cruise, something adventurous such as para-gliding or bungee jumping, and going to Italy. Well, it’s not yet too late to accomplish those!

Anyway, I prepared the oysters, and my hubby set up the “movie venue” and the dinner table. I can already smell the scented candles! It’s the preparation that also makes the time more exciting. While we are both busy prepping the set up and the food, it gives us a feeling of anticipation and excitement that we can enjoy a delicious dinner after all the effort.

Time For Dinner!

The setting was beautiful and the baked oysters were delicious! Next time I will take photos of our “date.” This recipe is so easy to prepare – you should make it one time even as a treat for yourself. Oh, and I also prepared our favorite Leche Flan for dessert!

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Enjoy!

Source: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/oysters-rockefeller-recipe-1909957

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Baked Oysters Rockefeller

Date night doesn't have to be expensive. In fact, this baked Oysters Rockefeller recipe will make you feel like you are on a luxurious date.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword appetizers, baked oysters, easy appetizer

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 shallots chopped
• 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 1/4 cup Pernod
• salt and pepper to taste
• dash of red pepper sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp chopped chervil or parsley
• 2 dozen oysters on the half shell
• rock salt
• lemon wedges for garnish

For the Mignonette Sauce:

• 3/4 cup champagne vinegar
• 2 shallots minced
• 2 tbsp cracked black peppercorn
• 1 tbsp chopped chervil
• 1/2 lemon juiced

Instructions

How to Cook the Oysters:

• In a skillet, melt some butter. Saute the garlic for about 2 minutes.
• In a mixing bowl, spoon half of the garlic butter and mix it with the bread crumbs.
• In the remaining garlic butter, add the shallots and spinach and let them cook until the spinach wilts, for about 3 minutes.
• Deglaze pan with Pernod then season with salt, pepper and a dash of red pepper sauce. Let the mixture cook for a few minutes.
• To the breadcrumb mixture, add some olive oil, Parmesan, chervil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Bring out your baking pan and sprinkle with rock salt, enough to hold the oysters steady.
• Arrange the oysters on the baking pan and spoon a heaping teaspoon of the spinach mixture then a spoonful of the breadcrumb mixture.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 450 F for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden. Once cooked, arrange the oysters on a platter and serve with red pepper sauce and lemon wedges.

To Prepare the Mignonette Sauce:

• While the oysters bake, you can already prepare the mignonette sauce. Just whisk together all the sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.