"A classic recipe for oysters, said to be "as rich as Rockefeller," gets an update from chef Alex Guarnaschelli, Food Network host and executive chef at The Darby...."
INGREDIENTS
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48 small to medium oysters, such as Wellfleet or Beau Soleil, scrubbed
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch slices
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6 medium shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
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Coarse salt
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup Herbsaint
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4 cloves garlic, finely grated
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1 tablespoon finely chopped oil-packed anchovy fillets, in their oil
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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1 pound baby spinach, stemmed, washed, and chopped
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1 pound fresh watercress, stemmed, washed, and chopped
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2 sprigs fresh basil, chopped
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2 sprigs fresh tarragon, chopped
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup toasted panko
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1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
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2 scallions, trimmed, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
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Juice of 1 to 2 lemons