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Nutritional Values
320kcal
20gProtein
12gCarbs
24gFat
2gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
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🦐 Shellfish
🥛 Dairy
🌾 Gluten
Buffet Oysters Rockefeller
How to order / say it
Say it
Buffet Oysters Rockefeller — [oisturz rock-uh-fel-er]
Order
I'll have the oysters Rockefeller, please.
Say locally
Baked oysters topped with a rich sauce and breadcrumbs.
Why try it?
Oysters Rockefeller is synonymous with luxury dining, perfectly fitting with the opulent buffet culture of Las Vegas. This dish exemplifies the city's love for extravagant, flavorful, and indulgent dishes.
How it tastes
The oysters are rich and briny, topped with a creamy sauce that's seasoned with herbs and topped with crispy breadcrumbs. Baking locks in the natural juices, creating a complex, savory flavor with a subtle crunch.
Origin & History — first documented: 1899
Created in New Orleans in 1899, Oysters Rockefeller became an American classic. Las Vegas adopted the dish as part of its luxurious buffet offerings, enhancing its image as a place of culinary opulence.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 pieces oysters
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🥕 50 g spinach
- 🌾 50 g breadcrumbs
- 🥛 30 g Parmesan cheese
- 🍷 30 ml Pernod
- 🌿 5 g parsley
- 🧂 2 g salt
Method
- 1 Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2 Sauté spinach and parsley in butter until wilted and blend with cheese, Pernod and salt.
- 3 Spoon the mixture on each oyster and top with breadcrumbs.
- 4 Bake for about 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
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