Oyster rockefeller casserole

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1quartRaw Oysters
¼poundsButter
1Finely Chopped Rib Celery
1mediumOnion, Finely Chopped
½cupFinely Chopped Parsley
1packFrozen Spinach *
¼teaspoonAnise Seed
¼cupWorcestershire Sauce
½cupSoft Bread Crumbs
Salt
Fresh Ground Pepper
Cayenne Pepper To Taste
1cupGrated Parmesan Cheese
Toasted Bread Crumbs **

Directions

* Frozen spinach should be thawed and drained. ** Cracker crumbs may be substituted for toasted bread crumbs.

~--------------------------------------------------------------------- ~-- If you enjoy Oyster's Rockefeller, you will enjoy this variation.

Preheat oven to 450øF. Grease a large casserole dish. Drain the oysters and arrange in a single layer in bottom of casserole. Melt the butter and saute‚ the celery and onions until they begin to soften. Add parsley, spinach, anise seed, Worcestershire Sauce, soft bread crumbs, salt, pepper and Cayenne. Spread this mixture over the oysters. Bake the casserole for 30 minutes. Remove; and, if necessary, pour off water that has cooked from oysters. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and a very thin layer of bread or cracker crumbs. Return to oven for 10 minutes or until slightly browned on top. From: Syd's Cookbook.