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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1 pound fresh spinach |
vegetable cooking spray |
2 tablespoons minced shallots |
1 clove garlic, minced |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided |
3 tablespoons butter |
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 cups half-and-half |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
36 oysters on the half shell |
1 (4-pound) package rock salt |
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled |
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese |
Directions:
1. Remove and discard stems from spinach. Wash leaves; pat dry. Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add one-third of spinach; saute 1 minute or until wilted. Set aside. Repeat procedure twice. Chop spinach.
2. Saute shallots and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat until tender. Stir in spinach, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
3. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Add flour; stir until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add half-and-half; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Stir in lemon juice and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Stir in spinach mixture.
4. Scrape a knife between oysters and shells to free meat; set shells aside. Place oysters in a colander to drain.
5. Sprinkle rock salt in two 15- x 10- x 1-inch jellyroll pans; arrange reserved shells on salt. Place 1 oyster in each half shell. Top with spinach mixture; sprinkle with bacon and cheese. Broil 3 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially opened) 4 minutes.
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