Impress Your Valentine: Baked Oysters Florentine Recipe via Marcia Selden Marcia Selden Catering February 04, 2016 There’s a reason oysters are a permanent fixture on Valentine’s Day menus! They’re one of the most famous aphrodisiacs and have a reputation for love and fertility. If you’re looking to spark some romance this year, make our delicious and easy Baked Oysters Florentine. Baked Oysters Florentine Ingredients: ¼ C Butter 4 small Shallots, finely chopped (about ½ C) 1/3 C White Wine 1 qt. loosely-packed baby Spinach leaves ½ C Cream ¼ C grated Parmesan Cheese Kosher Salt and Freshly Cracked Black Pepper to taste 24 Oysters, shucked 3 T Breadcrumbs Directions: Adjust rack to 6 inches below broiler element and preheat broiler to high Heat butter in a large non- stick skillet over medium high heat, when butter has melted add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add white wine and baby spinach and cover with a lid. Let steam until spinach has wilted, about 4 minutes. Remove lid and stir until all liquid has evaporated, about 4 minutes more. Add cream and parmesan cheese to the spinach mixture, remove from heat and allow to cool. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide spinach mixture between shucked oysters (about 1 tablespoon per oyster). Place oysters in roasting pan or sheet pan and place in preheated oven until breadcrumbs are brown, about 6 minutes. Serve immediately.
