Nova Scotia Oysters Rockefeller
We live in a province with exceptional oysters and numerous oyster farms along our shores. Nova Scotia Oysters Rockefeller, which is just another way to describe an oyster that has been baked with a garnish, is a delicious introduction to oysters for those who might be wary of eating them raw. Once baked they become firm and rich, making for a delicious appetizer paired with a glass of Tidal Bay or a martini.
Ingredients
| 12 | Nova Scotia oysters, shucked |
| 1/3 cup | tomato, diced |
| 1/4 cup | white breadcrumbs or panko |
| 3 tbsp | fresh parsley, finely chopped |
| 1 tsp | garlic, minced |
| 1 tsp | apple cider vinegar |
| pinch | salt & pepper |
| 1/3 cup | old cheddar, finely grated |
Directions
- Turn oven on to low broil with top rack ⅓ from the top.
- To make the oyster topping, combine tomato, breadcrumb, parsley, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set the grated cheese aside.
- Shuck the twelve oysters, and place them on a baking sheet in their bottom half shell.
- Place a heaping teaspoon of the mixture on each oyster, then sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese and mixture has just started to get golden. Serve immediately
Serves 4
Recipe provided by: Jessica Emin, @thejessicaemin
Recipe originally published: January 14, 2016
Source Guide:
*Purchase your oysters from Taste of Nova Scotia members such as Afishionado Fishmongers, Bay Enterprises, Eel Lake Oyster Farm, Evan’s Seafoods or Sober Island Oysters Ltd.