Best 5 Cajun Oyster Stuffing Recipes

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**Cajun Oyster Stuffing: A Seafood Delight for Any Occasion**

Dive into the realm of Cajun cuisine with our tantalizing Cajun oyster stuffing, a culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of Louisiana's rich flavors. This delectable dish is a symphony of succulent oysters, aromatic Cajun spices, and a medley of savory ingredients, all harmoniously combined to create an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're preparing a feast for a special occasion or seeking a comforting meal on a chilly evening, this stuffing promises to delight your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Our collection of recipes explores various interpretations of this classic dish, ranging from traditional to contemporary, ensuring that there's something for every palate. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Cajun country with our irresistible Cajun oyster stuffing.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CAJUN OYSTER STUFFING



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This is a great twist on a holiday favorite for oyster lovers. This stuffing is flavorful from all the fresh veggies mixed with the briny flavor of the oysters along with the traditional seasonings. The stuffing is very moist and the Cajun seasoning gave this dish just a little kick. It's not spicy, just enough spice to live up...

Provided by Joyce Lowery

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 skillet cornbread baked, cooled, and crumbled
1 pkg saltine crackers, crumbled
1/2 loaf day old French bread
1 stick butter, room temperature
2 c chicken broth
1 qt oysters, chopped with liquid reserved
1 large onion, chopped
1 c celery, chopped
1/2 c green onions, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp sage, dried
1 tsp poultry seasoning
2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, crumble the cornbread, French bread and crackers.
  • 2. Saute the garlic, onions, bell pepper, celery, and green onions in the stick of butter until soft.
  • 3. Add to the bowl with the cornbread mixture.
  • 4. Add the seasonings and mix well.
  • 5. Mix in beaten eggs.
  • 6. Stir in the chicken stock.
  • 7. Add oysters and stir them in.
  • 8. Add a little oyster liquid to desired consistency. The mixture will be wet.
  • 9. Pour into a buttered baking dish.
  • 10. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

OYSTER STUFFING



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My mother made this stuffing every Thanksgiving for my, father who loves it! And now I make it.-Amy Voights, Brodhead, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cubed day-old bread
1 large egg, beaten
2/3 cup chicken broth
1 cup shucked oysters, drained and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the parsley, poultry seasoning, sage and pepper. Add bread cubes. Combine the egg, broth and oysters; add to bread mixture, stirring gently to combine. , Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160° and stuffing is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 495mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

LUCY BUFFETT'S OYSTER DRESSING



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Lucy Buffett and her famous brother, Jimmy, grew up in Mobile, Ala., where seafood from the Gulf of Mexico is a key player in the culinary canon. Mr. Buffett went on to a giant career in music. His sister Lucy opened the freewheeling LuLu's restaurant in Gulf Shores, Ala. When they were children, oyster stuffing was always on the Thanksgiving table. And it still is. "Usually, it's all gone by the end of the day because the kids go back for thirds and fourths, just digging directly into the pan," she said. Ms. Buffett likes to use cornbread with a little sugar in it, often relying on a box mix. But any cornbread recipe will do. The best bread is an inexpensive white loaf from the grocery store that will break down into a smooth texture. The oysters don't have to be from the Gulf of Mexico, but fat Gulf oysters are best for conjuring the brackish low tides and sunsets of the Buffett family youth.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     stuffing and dressing, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 tablespoons/1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, divided, plus more for baking dish
1 (8-inch-square) baked and cooled cornbread, preferably on the sweet side
15 slices white or wheat bread, toasted and cooled
1/2 large white onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/2 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth, plus more as needed
2 dozen freshly shucked or jarred oysters, preferably Gulf oysters, drained and coarsely chopped (reserve the oyster liquor)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon hot sauce, preferably Crystal
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon ground sage
1 1/2 teaspoons truffle salt or sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by 13-inch baking dish.
  • Crumble cornbread into a large bowl. Tear toasted white or wheat bread into very small pieces, add to cornbread, and toss to combine
  • Melt 8 tablespoons butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion, celery and bell pepper; sauté, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Cover pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are almost translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove cover, add broth, and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, for 2 to 3 minutes. Continue to cook mixture for 1 more minute, then remove from heat, add to bread mixture, and stir to combine.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together oysters, lemon juice, hot sauce, parsley, sage, salt and white pepper. Add to bread mixture and stir well to combine. If dressing seems too dry, add a little oyster liquor and up to 1/2 cup more chicken broth; mixture should be very moist.
  • Pour dressing into greased baking dish. Cut remaining 4 tablespoons butter into small pieces and scatter over top of dressing. Bake until top and sides are browned, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 295, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 381 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CREOLE OYSTER STUFFING



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield About 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pint oysters with their liquor
8 tablespoons butter
2 cups finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery with a few chopped leaves included
1 cup chopped green peppers
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or half the amount dried
5 cups fine fresh bread crumbs
1 cup finely chopped parsley
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 eggs, lightly beaten
4 tablespoons butter, approximately, plus butter for greasing the dish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Drain the oysters and cut them in half. Reserve the liquor.
  • Heat the butter in a large heavy skillet and add the onion, celery, green pepper, garlic and thyme. Cook, stirring, until wilted, about five minutes. Add the reserved oyster liquor and cook about 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the oysters and stir. Cook about five seconds. Remove from the heat. Add the bread crumbs, parsley, salt, pepper and eggs. Blend well. Let cool.
  • Stuff and roast the turkey (see accompanying box). Butter a baking dish and add any leftover stuffing. Dot the top with about four tablespoons of butter and place in the oven. Bake about 30 minutes. Serve the separate stuffing with the carved turkey.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 289, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 345 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

NOT YA MAMA'S OYSTER DRESSING



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Thirty-five years ago, a group of friends went to a little Italian restaurant south of New Orleans. We all fell in love with their oyster dressing. We ate it so often the guys made a bet to see who could duplicate the recipe. After many tries, one of our friends figured it out and won the bet. During this time I was pregnant with my son and I craved oysters any way but raw. My husband made this for me at least twice a week (35-year-old son came into this world loving oysters). Last year I found the original restaurant recipe in a New Orleans cookbook; our friend hit the nail on the head. This is his version.

Provided by Bobbie Clay Byrd

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Oyster Stuffing and Dressing

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
1 ½ tablespoons dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 quart fresh shucked oysters, drained and liquid reserved
1 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch square baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion and garlic until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley, oregano, thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until combined, and gently mix in the oysters. Cook, stirring often, until the edges of the oysters begin to curl, about 8 minutes. Stir in the bread crumbs and reserved oyster liquid until the stuffing is thoroughly combined. Lightly spoon the stuffing into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the stuffing with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 181.3 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1494 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh oysters. Fresh oysters have a briny, sweet flavor that is perfect for stuffing. If you can't find fresh oysters, you can use frozen oysters, but make sure they are thawed completely before using.
  • Chop the oysters finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the stuffing.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your stuffing. This will add flavor and texture. Some good options include celery, onion, bell pepper, and cornbread.
  • Season the stuffing well. Use a combination of herbs, spices, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Don't overstuff the oysters. You want the stuffing to be able to cook evenly, so don't pack it in too tightly.
  • Bake the oysters until they are golden brown and cooked through. This will take about 20-25 minutes.

Conclusion:

Cajun oyster stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover oysters, and it is also a great way to impress your guests. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Cajun oyster stuffing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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