Instructions: In a saute pan, heat the butter and olive oil. When the pan is hot, saute the shallots, garlic, and spinach, saute for 2 minutes or until the spinach is completely wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the saute pan from the stove. Holding it at a distance away from the burner, add the Pernod. Set the pan back on the stove, and flame the Pernod. Simmer for 1 minute and whisk in the cream and reserved oyster liquid. Remove from the heat and pour into a blender. Puree the mixture until smooth and pour back into the saute pan. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the spinach puree up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Fold in the oysters. Cook just until the edges of the oysters begin to curl, about 2 to 3 minutes, depending on their size. Remove from the heat.

In a swallow bowl, spoon the sauce in the center. Arrange the oysters like the spokes of a wheel on top of the sauce. Dab a little caviar on each oyster. Pile the fried spinach in the center of the plate. Garnish with Emeril"s Essence.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

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