Oysters Rockefeller with Caviar

By Beleaev Family | Beleaev Caviar & Gourmet | beleaev.com

Oysters Rockefeller with caviar is the New Orleans classic from 1899 with a Caspian luxury twist. Spinach, breadcrumb, butter baked over oysters, generous caviar topping.

Key Takeaways
  • Use rock or native oysters, freshly shucked
  • Spinach must be wilted and squeezed dry
  • Bake briefly under hot grill
  • 2g of [Royal Oscietra](https://beleaev.com/products/royal-oscietra-caviar-copy) per oyster
  • Eat hot

Oysters Rockefeller with caviar on serving platter

The Ingredients

Makes 12 oysters, serves 4

  • 12 fresh oysters, shucked, on the half-shell
  • 60g unsalted butter
  • 1 small shallot, finely diced
  • 200g baby spinach
  • 2 tbsp Pernod
  • 30ml double cream
  • 30g panko breadcrumbs
  • 30g Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
  • 25g Royal Oscietra
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • Rock salt for plating

The Method

1. Melt butter in pan. Sweat shallot 3 min.

2. Add spinach. Wilt 2 min. Squeeze dry.

3. Add Pernod. Reduce 30 sec.

4. Stir in cream, breadcrumbs, parmesan. Cook 60 sec. Cool slightly.

5. Spoon mixture onto each oyster.

6. Place oysters on a tray of rock salt. Grill 4 min until golden.

7. Top each with 2g caviar. Scatter parsley. Serve immediately.

Tips

Squeeze spinach dry. Wet spinach makes wet topping.

Pernod gives the classical herbal note.

Don't overcook the oysters.

Caviar after baking.

Variations and Pairings

With Beluga: Top with Beluga XXL for ultimate luxury.

With salmon roe: 4g of Wild Salmon Roe per oyster.

Wine pairing: Champagne or chilled Muscadet.

For more oyster dishes, see our oyster shooters with caviar recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where to buy oysters?

Fishmonger same day. Live in shell, tightly closed.

Bake or grill?

Hot grill is faster. Oven at 220C also works (8 minutes).

How many per person?

3 oysters per portion as starter.

Oysters Rockefeller with caviar is one of those starters that defines proper New Orleans-style luxury. Discover Beleaev's caviar collection at beleaev.com.

Beleaev is an international caviar and gourmet food company with fulfilment hubs across the UK, Europe, the UAE, and the United States. We are committed to sourcing responsibly farmed, sustainable products and delivering them to customers within 24 to 48 hours, ensuring exceptional freshness and quality.

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