Oysters Rockefeller, a seafood dish primarily consisting of oysters topped with a breadcrumb mixture, makes a tasty appetizer. It can also be part of a larger dinner. This dish is served hot; it is baked to brown the topping.
Calories
A one-oyster serving of Oysters Rockefeller contains 32.16 calories, according to the Fit Day website. Many of these calories come from protein and fat. One Oyster Rockefeller provides 1.73 g of protein and 1.83 g of fat.
Nutrients
Oysters Rockefeller is high in zinc. A one-oyster serving of this dish provides you with 70 percent of the zinc you need in a single day. MedlinePlus reports that this mineral contributes to your overall health and notes that a zinc deficiency may result in diminished wound healing. This portion also provides you with 15 percent of the daily recommended intake of vitamin A.
History
Oysters Rockefeller was first prepared in 1899 at Antoine's Restaurant in New Orleans, according to the website for "Food and Wine" magazine. The restaurant's owner named it after John D. Rockefeller, who at the time was one of the world's richest men.
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