Spiced Gulfport Oysters Rockefeller

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

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Fresh Gulfport oysters baked with a vibrant mixture of spinach, herbs, and a touch of smoky spice, topped with a crisp breadcrumb crust. This Southern-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs fresh oysters in shells, fresh spinach, chopped, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Southern cuisine 150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 fresh oysters in shells
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 small shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp lemon zest
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Carefully shuck 12 fresh oysters, leaving them on the half shell and placing them on a baking sheet lined with rock salt to stabilize.
Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter. Add 1 minced shallot and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 2 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 cup chopped fresh spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Step 4: Spoon a generous amount of the spinach mixture onto each oyster. Sprinkle 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs evenly across the tops.
Step 5: Bake oysters in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the topping bubbles. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.