• prep: 20 min
• cook: 28 min
• total: 48 min

servings:

A rich elegant oyster appetizer that is easy to make. Oysters are baked in a half shell with a savory spinach blanket and topped with a garlicky Parmesan breadcrumb topping.

• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup Panko crumbs
• 1 shallot chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1- 9 oz. box frozen chopped spinach, thawed. Remove moisture by pressing between paper towels.
• 1/8 cup Sambuca (anise flavored liqueur)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Dash red pepper sauce
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 Tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
• 1 dozen oysters with oyster liquor
• Rock salt if using the half shell
• Lemon, wedges
• Crumbled bacon for topping (optional)

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