oysters rockefeller

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Oysters Rockefeller

• 48 live oysters, shucked
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 package frozen spinach, thawed
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 3 celery ribs, sliced
• 2 green onions, white and green parts, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup dry plain bread crumbs
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Kosher salt or rock salt, for baking the oysters

Arrange the oysters on rock salt or kosher salt, so they stay upright, and bake in a 400 degree oven just until done. Remove, and preheat oven to broiler setting.

Finely chop the bacon, spinach, parsley, celery, and green onions in a food processor. Place this, plus the paprika, pepper, bread crumbs, and butter in a small saucepan, and heat until very hot. Spoon some over each of the oysters, and broil until lightly browned.

Serve