Oysters Rockefeller Recipe | Amazing Easy to Make Appetizer!

Oysters Rockefeller Recipe: fresh oysters on the half shell coated in cream, spinach and cheese for an unbelievable flavor that is sure to wow your guests.
I remember the first time I saw an oysters Rockefeller. I thought it was beautiful the way the oyster shells were still being used on the bright white plate. The extra parmesan cheese everywhere. It just, caught my eye. I never in a million years wanted to eat an oysters Rockefeller because it was an oyster so no way.
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Oysters Rockefeller Recipe
Ingredients
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil divided use
• 1/2 whole small diced yellow onion
• 2 cloves finely minced garlic
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 4 cups packed baby spinach
• 24 whole shucked oysters on the half shell oysters and shells divided
• 1/4 cup chardonnay wine
• ½ ounce julienne prosciutto ham
• 2 ounces shredded asiago cheese
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• shredded Parmesan cheese
• sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Serves 24
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Instructions:
1. Preheat the broiler to high heat. In a large sauté pan on medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, caramelize the onions and garlic. Once brown add in the cream, turn the heat down to medium and reduce until the cream is the consistency of Alfredo sauce.
2. Once the heavy cream is to the desired consistency add in the baby spinach and cook until mixed in and slightly wilted. Season the mixture with salt and cracked black pepper. Set pan aside.
3. In a separate medium sauté pan on medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil add in the raw oysters (without the shell) and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes to slightly cook. Add the Chardonnay wine to deglaze the pan while you sauté the oysters for a further 2 minutes.
4. Place the oyster shells on a sheet pan that you’ve lined with parchment paper and divide the cooked oysters amongst the shells. There should be 1 oyster for 1 shell.
5. Top each oyster with a little bit of the cream-baby spinach mixture followed up with julienne prosciutto ham and shredded Parmesan cheese. Note: Simply divide all the ingredients between the oysters.
6. Broil the pan of oysters in the oven on high for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
7. To Plate: Remove oysters and shells from the pan and add to a tray along with lemon slices.

[@maryleialoha2843]

Aloha Chef, I couldn't get oysters in the shell so I bought the ones with no shell in the plastic container and used aluminum foil lined in a muffin pan. The white wine saute really added some nice flavor to the oysters as well as that sauce! I am so happy I made this. It was easy to follow and tasted absolutely divine!!! Thank you!!!

[@johnrobson5752]

Aloha!

[@EthanBurnsinhell]

I appreciate the quickness and to the point Easy to take notes and do it, no messing around with backing up the video all the time

[@elisahelligar1323]

I made these last Saturday, it's an absolutely delicious dish! Loved it! Thanks Chef Billy!

[@cookingsimplydelicious]

I love oysters so much -- thank you for sharing your recipes Chef Billy , I'll definitely try to make it.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Welcome!

[@honganhnguyen8307]

amazing and delicious !!! Thank chef ❤️

[@donnak3374]

Thank you so much Billy. We're having grilled shrimp, steamed lobster tail, and your recipe of the oysters Rockefeller. Thanks for the explanation of the different oysters. I'm down in Florida so, idk how easy it will be to them. Keep your awesome personality, and we are subscribed!!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thank you so kindly!!

[@elisabethclancy3949]

I had Oyster Rockefeller years ago and loved it . It was made with the creamed spinach then Hollandaise sauce was added at the end before you broiled . It was simple oysters,cream spinach , Hollandaise sauce broiled . I had it in a restaurant in NYC . I made it at home and I love it !

[@skyking4501]

I had that same recipe in Houston Texas in the 70’s and fell in love.. I love oysters any way presented. Never met a bad oyster!!!

[@volunteerwork]

Thanks, Billy that looks like an amazing appetizer for date night.

[@bradford5951]

Interesting take on a classic dish ... Thanks for sharing!!

[@sandywang48]

I love your recipe so much… awesome 👏

[@annarobinson72]

I immediately subscribed to your Channel! I love how easy you make that delicious food😍 thank you😍

[@yolandavaldez5256]

Oh my goodness Mr.P my husband and I love this recipe I will be making this recipe often thank you so very much may God Bless the Chef 🙏

[@ChefBillyParisi]

So good!!

[@Louis_H_]

This is actively making me salivate. Awesome video, will try it out very soon

[@m.theresa1385]

Oh my! It’s been a while since I’ve had these. Your opening description of oyster types will have me visiting The Oyster Bar in Grand Central NYC soon (if they’re open). Yum! I’ll make your recipe with whichever oysters 🦪 I can get locally, I’m sure it’ll be very delish with the ham and cheeses. An excellent first course.

[@saltybass1981]

Awesome video👍. Just had a friend give me a fresh sack of oysters and did some similar. Thanks for the great video!😀

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Nice.

[@pixmoto]

This dish is going to be perfect with some perfect Sydney Rock or Pacific Oysters - best in the world!

[@pixmoto]

@@ChefBillyParisi we'll have some waiting for you when you come visit us down under!

[@lisahileman6727]

I love oysters! Roasted and raw, it’s such a festive , indulgent look when you see a platter of fresh oysters!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

So good!!

[@nickyricardo7034]

People eat raw oysters?

[@user-sl8rm6iq7g]

I made a spaghetti squash rockafeller. thanks for the ingredients and instructions in the description!!

[@annarobinson72]

😍I love it😍 So easy too! Love oysters😍 thank you😍

[@rehabnori4265]

So good!

[@oceanbaby4521]

Ok I don't like oysters because they taste dirty, but you make want to fall in love with them. I might want to revisit these thanks Billy! Superbly done !

[@oceanbaby4521]

@@ChefBillyParisi Cool! I'm certainly going to give another try my friend requested for me to make oyster dressing... But I'm definitely doing your oyster appetizer for Christmas.😁😁❤️

[@oceanbaby4521]

@@ChefBillyParisi 😊 Thanks! I sure will.

[@randybuggs3643]

Made this last night and it was amazing

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Awesome

[@inescardillo8829]

Oh my goodness, Billy! These look so delicious! Thinking of adding these to our Christmas dinner along side with the crab legs and shrimp boil. Of coarse, being Italian, we're going to have a serving of ravioli.

[@goofsaddggkle7351]

Love this!!!!!

[@sayhi2rose]

Chef, there’s oyster shucker gadget on Amazon. It’s super easy to use specially for a 75 y o mother like me. I gave one to my daughter for Christmas and we’ve used it twice already this January. Next time I will try your Rockefeller recipe. More success to you.

[@came7494]

Great video and recipe!

[@2wheels4lifepowers38]

Dude you are killing me this is amazing well done my man thanks from south australia❤

[@jaspreetkaur4280]

Really useful

[@Sexygus]

Very nice, my oyster turns out very good too thanks !!

[@2Wheels_NYC]

New subscriber here! I love my Oysters Rockefeller, these look yummy. My go-to in NYC for these is The Old Homestead in the West Village, but now I'll try and make them myself!

[@fayewu7505]

Great!!

[@mianzahid9894]

So good

[@evolved326]

Great video you deserve more views.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for the love!

[@cookinthekitchen]

I love this dish, maybe one day

[@sayitloudtheultimatetrivia5656]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!

[@madhyeong]

Tried this dish a few weeks ago after only ever having the raw shuck for years and WOW! such a great recipe

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for giving it a shot!!

[@thxtekoz8454]

I grew up in the midwest and hated any veggies especially spinach drowned in vinegar served in the German-influenced grade school cafeteria. In 1966 I was a wholesale travel agent in NYC and enjoyed free food and drink from hotel reps and airlines plugging their products. I got served oysters Rockefeller courtesy of Pan AM or TWA at the Plaza Hotel. I ate so much someone thought I was a waiter. I have not had this dish since 66 but I anticipate splurging my food stamp balance soon. YUM..

[@SparkleMonae]

Looks Soo yum

[@LaLa-sg9ry]

That looks so good! Can I substitute the ham with something else? I'm surprised you still like oysters with so many oyster mishaps.

[@adamlee3772]

Interesting he says oysters aren’t cheap. I don’t think they’re expensive where I live in Jarnac, France. Can get a dozen grade 3 for between €7-€8. Will be definitely trying this recipe today.

[@joeywheeler3838]

Location, location location.

[@divineoracle7459]

You are correct Chef...oyster Rockefeller is the best❣

[@ChefBillyParisi]

so good!!

[@suzanne4504]

Bellissimo....

[@badcrcz]

I made this for Christmas Eve dinner, except I forgot prosciutto so I used bacon, and I had to do 5 dozen medium oysters from Washington Hood Canal where we farm oysters and wanted to shuck the day before so I put all the oysters in the fridge in a bowl with the liquor the day before. I prepared the same as the video except I put them in a buttered baking pan instead of in the shell and I used panko instead of bread crumbs. Turned out spectacular. I always cook my oysters over a fire or bread and pan fry, so this was completely different. Thanks for the video. I'm sure you know the difference, but you'd probably love it even more with pacific oysters.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Sounds delicious man, nice work!!

[@dannyb9870]

Yummmmmm

[@NuGoddess]

Next time you are in Florida, try East Point oysters from Apalachicola. They are big, sweet, and so delicious!

[@AulisUwais]

Chef: I got to eat this Me: But you left the plate.

[@blueeyedbehr]

question - being in mid-missouri, oysters in the shell are not available, but fresh oysters in containers from the pacific northwest are. can i use those with scallop shells that i've saved and get the same effect?

[@dougharlow6037]

try putting the hard to open oysters in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for around 3-5 mins. they will start to open. I really like the Kumamoto Oysters. Thanks

[@IsabelDiaz-uw1oc]

My favorite

[@princessstephanie2223]

Did a charity oyster 1/2 shell and ham dinner and had 80-120 left over oysters. So doing fridays dinner at our club was asked to make these. So my dad and I bought the best ingredients. Used double boiled/bleached very nice shells to use instead of the orginal shells (presentation does matter I think) Oysters were from wye river Maryland . Everyone loved them... Note had some left over ingredients and tried using homemade potatoe balls to use up the ingedients , cause it added about 50-60 cents an oster and didn't want to waste it.. It was okay, but not as good as the oysters...

[@setfreetm5821]

Heaven is right!If a guy cooked that for me....Mmmm

[@beatle21048]

Can the spinach and sauce be refrigerated and use the next day for the same thing?

[@KristinFigueroa81]

Just made this recipe without subs or alterations. Big hit! Both cheeses and the prosciutto are salty so don't over salt the white sauce if you try this at home.

[@baristatraveler8038]

Can i substitute spinach for arugula?

[@annarobinson72]

I also would like to learn how to cook alfredo sauce, with 5 cheese! If you can help me? Thank you

[@mojo_phee]

I put my Chardonnay in my cheese sauce and use bacon and finely processed panko crumbs or croutons.

[@ohioladybug7390]

It’s funny how our tastes change and mature over time.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Totally!

[@ballerinagirl]

where does the asiago cheese come in?

[@sayhi2rose]

Chef, there’s oyster opener gadget online. Super safe & easy to use.

[@manasij2011]

Atlast one recipe with cooked oyesters

[@tavoiaiono8102]

He starts actually cooking half way thru.

[@Ned88Man]

you gotta add pernod or some sort of fennel licorice liquor for the right taste.

[@MiaCaliendo]

Hey did you ever think of GRATING the GARLIC . dahhhhh

[@stephensonselina]

I’ll have to take my chances in a restaurant, too much work😊

[@ChefBillyParisi]

It's not that bad, plus you never know how long fresh oysters are sitting around at a restaurant for.

[@rosetraveler7644]

😂😂

[@virgilard5041]

I have a osyter that is very good

[@zekelucente9702]

Not right for Rockefeller, but my favorite oyster is the Kumamoto.

[@Opar2112]

Great Shucking Recipe!!!

[@filthyfrankTV]

Why not put the oyster with shell in?

[@tantofirewater6707]

Thank you for reminding people to use an oyster knife and not a regular knife. Im an oyster wholesaler and when I go to Vietnam I cringe so bad when I watch our clients opening oysters through the mouth with a meat cleaver

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Scary!!!

[@RandallStephens915]

It seems ppl could do the same with just a screwdriver instead of having to purchase yet another knife.

[@davidh9844]

Interesting take, but they aren't Oysters Rockefeller. Oysters Parisi perhaps. The Oyster Rockefeller was developed at Antoine's in New Orleans. Having eaten them there, there is no question that they are the classic. While the restaurant will never divulge the recipe, a young waiter once whispered in my ear, "There is no spinach in our oysters rockefeller." SO the quest was on for that elusive, green ingredient. My nose and tongue have lead me to herb santo, available seasonally in our local farmer's market. It has a more herbal flavor than spinach, with a very strong licorice undertone. I also doubt the asiago cheese is necessary, and while any self respecting Italian (I consider myself to be a convert), would cringe at the thought of cheese on any sort of fish dish, fresh parmigiano is essential. Otherwise, well done. The pre-cooking the oysters and adding chardonnay is also an interesting take.

[@bonsaitreehouse5534]

So what changed? How did you go from not liking it the first time to loving it now? I've tried an oyster once and didn't like it also. The way I tried it was deep fried oysters and I didn't like the texture (was like snot) and the flavor wasn't good enough to get pass the texture.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Yeah it just took some time really. Kept trying them different ways until I learned to appreciate it I think.

[@andysay]

This is very different than our recipe! We don't precook the oysters, no cream, and it has PERNOD in it! Tons of cooked down spinach, parsley, and celery, it's cooked in the parcooked bacon fat

[@greattribulation1388]

Interesting fact. No one but the originators know the recipe.

[@fiercehan6791]

Are you doing well these days?

[@thomasbernard3932]

oysters for people that don't like oysters

[@kevinkovalesky3389]

The fact you don’t like raw oyster scares me… but I’ll try it

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Didn’t*

[@donnastitz1497]

O MY Lord! If I was 40 yrs younger, I would hunt U down & make U fall 4 me, so U would invite me to UR home 4 drinks & appetizers so U could make this 4 me :) Damn, growing old takes away all the fun :( This IS AMAZING !!!

[@shalehakhalood3261]

What if you don’t wanna use wine

[@ChefBillyParisi]

It’s ok not to use

[@edwinbuchanan6485]

I like Oysters Bienville better but Rockefeller is still good

[@karlrschneider]

I can eat 50 eg....er, oysters Rock. :D

[@jeffstokeley2664]

You should use gloves to shuck oysters

[@victororta7970]

We’re the hell am I supposed get oysters

[@LunaRendezvous]

Yeah nah, this aint rockefeller, looks nice though

[@jansharp723]

You are a great chef, but that repetitive music is sooooo unnecessary, too loud and distracting from your great instruction. Please, you don't need music. If you must, add it only as soft background, if at all. Thank you.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

This video is 6 years old. Please watch some more recent videos :-)

[@GuitarraLisboa1977]

3 mistakes. 1) Never go with the oysters in the frying pan. You've spoiled their original flavor. Whatever sauce you make is added to the shell but the mulluscum is never removed. 2) The breadcrumbs are completely unnecessary. 3) The flavor of the ham is very intense and completely overpowers the flavor of the oysters. But obviously you needed to put them together as you ruined their flavor in the frying pan.

[@ginger9470]

Am I evil for putting bacon??? 😛

[@johnmoss8015]

Might be a delicious dish, for me, twice cooked Oysters is a no no. Bye the way, you can't change the cooking procedure & most of the ingredients and still call it Oysters Rockefeller.

[@Feaharn]

2:25 You suer you're talking about oysters?

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Get your mind out the gutter

[@e.m8784]

Too much adjectives!!

[@brettbrignac7591]

you lost me at 'whatup?'

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Cool

[@ohioladybug7390]

Really?

[@nmpoy]

honestly. so unexpected

[@charkitahood2532]

No one cares

[@howardharaway2259]

This is not an opinion, it is fact. Oysters have very little to no taste to them. Thats why you have to add ingredients to them. I use to eat them raw with a little Tabasco. All you taste is Tabasco sauce,NOTHING else. Right now I am shopping for ingredients to make 2 Oysters dishes ,Rockefeller being one of them BUT. .....I am going to add a baby scallop to each shell.

[@devilfish70]

Hmnnnnm can you even taste the oyster after all the additive!! Like your hiding the oysters taste in this recipe.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

What do you think Rockefeller is?

[@robertonucki6079]

Not a good recipe format. Talking too much and no time to observe what you are trying to do

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Well I went from 5k subs to over 420k subs in 3 years when I switched to this format…

[@nutindoin2]

How many times is this guy going to say "dude" ?? Nerd is trying to throw that street slang around, but it ain't working.👎👎😇😇

[@SaltyPirate71]

This may be a good dish, but it IS NOT oysters Rockefeller. If you had ever had oysters Rockefeller at Antoine's in New Orleans, the originator of the dish, you would know better. You can only take just so much creative license with a dish before you have adulterated it beyond recognition. Rename the dish and quit perpetuating the spinach, cream, cheese and bacon lie. Calling this "oysters Rockefeller" is like calling a grilled split lobster tail served with garlic butter, "lobster Thermidor" or buying a red Corvette and telling everyone it's a Ferrari.

[@nicholalewis8698]

I was waiting for someone from New Orleans or someone who has been there and tried the real thing to pop up.

[@Crackingupcomments]

So I've tried this recipe and it is a fantastic cream sauce and a fantastic Rockefeller your analogy is like saying it's a tissue not a kleenex. They may be a little different but they are the same in the end.

[@justinhughes4722]

​@caleblau7705 no. They're definitely not the same. Still very good, but completely different flavor.

[@robertbelardo7087]

That isn't Oysters Rockefeller, that is his own dish that he created.