Oysters Rockefeller

Ingredients

• 2 dozen unshucked oysters
• 3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 3 tablespoons sherry
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh spinach
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Rock salt
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Lemon wedges
• Fresh parsley sprigs

Preparation

1. Rinse oysters in cold water. Shuck oysters, reserving deep half of shells; place oysters in colander to drain. Set aside.
2. Combine breadcrumbs, butter, and sherry; set aside. Combine spinach, onion, seasoned salt, and Worcestershire sauce, and set aside.
3. Sprinkle a layer of rock salt in bottom of a large broiling pan. Place oysters in half shells; arrange shells on rock salt. Top oysters evenly with spinach mixture. Sprinkle with cheese; top evenly with breadcrumb mixture. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Broil 4 inches from heating element 2 minutes or until browned. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs.