America's Best Recipes/1989

Oysters Rockefeller Spread

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
3-1/2 cups N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1 (12-ounce) container standard oysters, undrained 1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper



1 Press spinach between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Set spinach aside.
2 Place oysters and oyster liquor in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes or until edges of oysters curl. Drain oysters, reserving liquor. Add water to liquor to make 1 cup, if necessary. Chop oysters. Set oyster liquor and oysters aside.
3 Melt butter in medium saucepan over low heat; add garlic, and saute 1 minute. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add reserved oyster liquor; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickend and bubbly. Stir in spinach, chopped oysters, green onions, parsley, salt, anchovy paste, and red pepper. Serve in a chafing dish with party rye bread.

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