oysters Rockefeller

plural noun

, Cooking.

1. oysters spread with a mixture of spinach, butter, seasonings, and breadcrumbs and baked on the half shell.

Word History and Origins

Origin of oysters Rockefeller¹

First recorded in 1935–40; of unclear origin; the dish apparently has no direct connection with John D. Rockefeller or his heirs

Example Sentences

Oysters Vanderbilt, a spin on oysters Rockefeller, is one dish planned for the restaurant.

From New York Times

The concise food menu includes oysters Rockefeller, shrimp cocktail, marinated olives, cheese sticks, pork belly sliders, burgers, steak frites, mac and cheese and a sundae.

From New York Times

The exception is oysters Rockefeller, which goes beautifully with Champagne and pretty well with the classics, too.

From New York Times

The Gulf Coast, where I’m from, or “third coast” as many call it, is home to a plethora of seafood, and seafood is part of many classic Southern dishes, from gumbo to oysters Rockefeller.

From Seattle Times

The oysters Rockefeller are fairly modern in their lightness and herbaceousness; the dressing couldn’t be further from the typical dark carpet of Pernod-laced spinach purée.

From New York Times