* Exported from MasterCook * Oysters Rockerfeller Recipe By : Pat Gold Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Fish And Seafood Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 Stick Unsalted Butter -- at room temperature 1/4 Cup Dried Bread Crumbs 1/4 Cup Scallions -- sliced 1/4 Cup Celery -- chopped 1 Tablespoon Fresh Tarragon Leaves -- chopped 1/4 Teaspoon Salt Fresh Ground Black Pepper -- to taste 1 Pinch Cayenne Pepper 12 Fresh Oysters -- on the half shell 1. Preheat the broiler. Arrange the broiler rack 3 to 4 inches from the heat. 2. In the container of a food processor, puree the butter, bread crumbs, scallions, celery, tarragon, salt, black pepper, and cayenne until smooth. 3. With a small sharp knife, cut below each oyster to release it from its shell. 4. Arrange each oyster in its shell on a baking sheet. Spread some of the butter on each oyster. 5. Broil just until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately. Yield: 2 servings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -