Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, arose from the sea on a shell, and inspired this recipe. Oysters are considered an aphrodisiac, not only because of their silky texture, but also because of their high levels of zinc. Zinc maintains a healthy sperm count in men, as well as protecting the prostate gland. This is not surprising, considering that Aphrodite grew from Uranus' sea thrown testicles. Read about safely handling oysters, then prepare our mignonette for a stimulating appetizer.