Ingredients

  • 2 doz. oysters on halfshell
  • 3/4 c. butter
  • 1/4 c. finely chopped parsley and 1 Tbsp. celery, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 c. finely chopped spinach
  • salt and cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. sherry
  • Gruyere cheese

Method

  • Place oysters on a shallow baking tray lined with rock salt. Melt butter in frypan.
  • Add parsley, celery, onion and garlic. Add spinach and cook 1 minute more.
  • Blend all in blender.
  • Add bread crumbs, salt, pepper and sherry.
  • Sprinkle with grated Gruyere after adding 1 tablespoon of sauce to each oyster.
  • Bake at 450° for 4 to 5 minutes until oysters are heated through and sauce bubbles slightly.