"This classic Oysters Rockefeller recipe, circa 1899, gets a fresh spin with tarragon and shallots replacing the usual parsley and garlic...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 sleeve of Ritz crackers, crushed
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 medium-size shallots, diced
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1/4 cup Pernod liqueur
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2 cups heavy cream
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1 teaspoon fresh tarragon leaves
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2 cups roughly chopped fresh baby spinach leaves, firmly packed
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1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
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20 medium-size Atlantic oysters (preferably Matunucks)
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Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste