Oysters Rockefeller
"Oysters Rockefeller were created in New Orleans, at the legendary Antoine's. The restaurant refuses to give a recipe, but we do know that neither bacon nor spinach is involved. Instead, the oysters are topped with a roux full of herbs and vegetables, then combined with bread crumbs and broiled until the bivalves are tender and a delicate crust forms. —Kelly Alexander, from "Shell Game" (December 2002)..."
INGREDIENTS
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Rock salt, as needed
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12 bluepoint oysters, chilled
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4 tbsp. unsalted butter
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4 tbsp. flour
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¼ tsp. cayenne
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6 scallions, minced
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2 ribs celery, minced
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2 sprigs tarragon, stemmed and minced (optional)
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1 bunch parsley, stemmed and minced, plus sprigs to garnish
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Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste
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3 tbsp. fresh bread crumbs
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