Oysters Rockerfeller

* Exported from MasterCook *

Oysters Rockerfeller

Recipe By : Pat Gold <plgold@IX.NETCOM.COM>
Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Fish And Seafood

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 Stick Unsalted Butter -- at room temperature
1/4 Cup Dried Bread Crumbs
1/4 Cup Scallions -- sliced
1/4 Cup Celery -- chopped
1 Tablespoon Fresh Tarragon Leaves -- chopped
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
Fresh Ground Black Pepper -- to taste
1 Pinch Cayenne Pepper
12 Fresh Oysters -- on the half shell

1. Preheat the broiler. Arrange the broiler rack 3 to 4 inches from the heat.

2. In the container of a food processor, puree the butter, bread crumbs,
scallions, celery, tarragon, salt, black pepper, and cayenne until smooth.

3. With a small sharp knife, cut below each oyster to release it from
its shell.

4. Arrange each oyster in its shell on a baking sheet. Spread some of
the butter on each oyster.

5. Broil just until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.


Yield: 2 servings

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