Best 7 Oyster Stuffing With Shiitake Mushrooms And Leeks Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked oyster stuffing with shiitake mushrooms and leeks beckons food enthusiasts to embark on a journey of exquisite flavors. This delectable dish, a harmonious blend of briny oysters, earthy shiitake mushrooms, and aromatic leeks, offers a symphony of textures and tastes that will captivate the senses. Whether you seek a delectable side dish to complement your holiday feast or a hearty main course that showcases the bounty of the sea, this recipe promises an unforgettable culinary experience.

Accompanying this star recipe is a treasure trove of stuffing variations, each boasting its own unique charm. From the classic Southern cornbread stuffing, a staple of many holiday tables, to the wholesome wild rice stuffing, brimming with nutty flavor and chewy texture, these recipes cater to diverse palates and dietary preferences. For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, the hearty vegetable stuffing, bursting with colorful bell peppers, crisp celery, and succulent carrots, provides a satisfying and flavorful option.

Furthermore, the article delves into the art of stuffing a turkey, offering expert tips and step-by-step instructions to ensure a perfectly cooked and evenly stuffed bird. Whether you prefer a moist and tender turkey or a crispy, golden-brown exterior, this comprehensive guide will empower you to achieve succulent results every time.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BACON, MUSHROOM, AND OYSTER STUFFING



Bacon, Mushroom, and Oyster Stuffing image

I could never find the right oyster stuffing recipe, so I made my own with bacon, onion, mushrooms, and oysters. It is great with grilled turkey.

Provided by rhondarella

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Oyster Stuffing and Dressing

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bacon
½ cup butter
1 onion, sliced thin
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (4 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup white wine
2 cups chicken stock
1 (14 ounce) package seasoned stuffing cubes
1 (10 ounce) jar oysters, drained and cut into thirds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet; cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve drippings in the skillet.
  • Add the butter to the bacon drippings and melt over medium-high heat. Cook the onion, garlic, and mushrooms in the butter and drippings until the onion has caramelized, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour the wine into the skillet; allow the wine to warm; remove from heat.
  • Place the stuffing cubes in a large bowl. Pour the vegetable mixture over the cubes. Add the chicken stock. Fold the oysters into the mixture. Transfer the stuffing to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 758 mg, Sugar 3 g

OYSTER STUFFING



Oyster Stuffing image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield about 4 to 6 side dish serving

Number Of Ingredients 19

20 oysters, shucked, plus their liquor (see Cook's Note)
3 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread, recipe follows
3 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
2 celery stalks (with leaves), thinly sliced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoon white dry vermouth
1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, plus more for the brushing the pan

Steps:

  • Put the oysters in a strainer over a medium bowl to catch their liquor. Reserve 3/4 cup of the oyster liquor. In a large bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread and oysters.
  • Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the bacon and cook for 1 minute. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Melt 1/2 cup of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the foaming subsides, add the bacon, shallot, celery, salt, and season with pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring, until soft, about 10 minutes. Add the parsley, thyme, reserved oyster liquor, and vermouth and bring to a boil. Transfer the shallot-herb mixture to the cornbread and oysters and stir to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Transfer the cornbread mixture to a buttered 1-quart gratin dish, dot with the remaining butter, and bake until browned and crusty, about 1 hour.
  • Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
  • Butter a 3 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 2-inch loaf pan. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the egg and combine with the milk. Pour the milk mixture into the cornmeal mixture and mix lightly with a rubber spatula until a thick batter is formed. Stir in the melted butter until just incorporated.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool.
  • Yield: 1 small loaf of cornbread

SALMON WITH LEEK AND OYSTER-MUSHROOM STUFFING



Salmon With Leek And Oyster-Mushroom Stuffing image

Provided by Susan Herrmann Loomis

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield Twelve servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 whole salmon, about 10 pounds, cleaned and boned, with gills removed but head and tail intact
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/2 pounds oyster mushrooms, cut into julienne strips
3 medium leeks, cut into julienne strips
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 cups coarsely chopped celery and celery leaves
2 cups parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the barbecue grill.
  • Rub the inside of the salmon with the mustard. Set aside.
  • Heat the butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the oyster mushrooms, leeks and garlic, and saute about three to four minutes, or until the liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Let the mixture cool slightly and stuff the salmon with it.
  • On a double layer of aluminum foil, spread the celery and parsley, and place the salmon on top. Cover the salmon with additional foil, creating a tentlike shape, and seal the foil tightly.
  • Place the salmon on the grill and bake for 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Remove the salmon from the grill and let stand, covered, for an additional 10 minutes. Serve in slices.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 881, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 55 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 82 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1258 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CREAMY ONE-POT MUSHROOM AND LEEK PASTA



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This deeply satisfying pasta, brimming with rich umami, is made in just one pot, an approach that bolsters its flavors. Once the leek and mushrooms are caramelized and sticking to the pot, they're deglazed to lift all the extra depth from the bottom of the pan. (Use any liquid for deglazing, whether water, wine, stock, vinegar or tomato juice.) This recipe leaves the choice of mushrooms up to you: Cremini and shiitake are a good combination, but you could even use rehydrated porcinis. If you are craving greens to cut through the richness, stir a few handfuls of baby spinach into the pasta just before you turn off the heat.

Provided by Hetty McKinnon

Categories     dinner, one pot, pastas, vegetables, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 leek, white part only, finely sliced (about 5 ounces)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 cups mixed mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake or oyster, torn or sliced (about 6 ounces)
1 lemon, halved
1 pound short pasta, such as orecchiette, cavatappi, gemelli or penne
4 cups vegetable stock
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 cup whole-milk ricotta
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Heat a wide, deep 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high. When hot, add the olive oil and leeks, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until softened and lightly golden, 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and mushrooms. Cook, undisturbed, for 2 minutes, then stir and cook, undisturbed, until the mushrooms start to caramelize and stick to the bottom of the pan, another 2 to 3 minutes. (This allows the water from the mushrooms to evaporate, encouraging caramelization.) Add the juice of one lemon half to deglaze the pan and stir to combine.
  • Add the pasta and stock; stir well. Cover with lid and cook on medium heat. Begin tasting pasta 10 minutes after you add it. (All pasta shapes and brands will have different cooking times. You want the pasta to be just tender.)
  • Once the pasta is cooked, turn off the heat and add the butter and parsley. Squeeze in the juice from the remaining lemon half and stir until butter is melted and dispersed. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, top with ricotta, red-pepper flakes (to taste) and more chopped parsley.

LEEK AND WILD MUSHROOM STUFFING



Leek and Wild Mushroom Stuffing image

Categories     Mushroom     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Stuffing/Dressing     Leek     White Wine     Fall     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups hot water
1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms*
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced
1 pound button mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only)
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups dry white wine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 8-ounce French-bread baguettes, halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 large egg, beaten to blend

Steps:

  • Combine 1 1/2 cups hot water and dried porcini in small bowl. Let stand until mushrooms soften, about 30 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms to work surface; chop finely. Pour mushroom soaking liquid into small bowl, leaving any sediment behind, and reserve.
  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add shiitake and button mushrooms; sauté 10 minutes. Add leeks and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Add wine, thyme, and porcini mushrooms. Cook until almost all wine evaporates, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover mushroom mixture and porcini soaking liquid separately and chill. Reheat mushroom mixture to lukewarm before continuing.) Transfer mixture to very large bowl.
  • Mix bread into mushroom mixture. Season with salt and pepper; mix in egg.
  • To bake stuffing in turkey:
  • Loosely fill main cavity and neck cavity of turkey with stuffing. Add enough mushroom soaking liquid to remaining stuffing to moisten slightly (1/4 cup to 3/4 cup, depending on amount of remaining stuffing). Generously butter baking dish. Spoon remaining stuffing into prepared dish. Cover dish with buttered foil, buttered side down. Bake stuffing in dish - alongside turkey or while turkey is resting - until heated through, about 25 minutes. Uncover stuffing in dish. Bake until top of stuffing is slightly crisp and golden, about 15 minutes longer.
  • To bake stuffing in dish:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add enough reserved mushroom soaking liquid to stuffing to moisten (3/4 cup to 1 1/4 cups). Transfer stuffing to prepared dish. Bake uncovered until heated through, about 40 minutes.
  • Dried porcini mushrooms are available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores, and many supermarkets.

BOK CHOY WITH SHIITAKES AND OYSTER SAUCE



Bok Choy with Shiitakes and Oyster Sauce image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, one pot, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup dried shiitake mushrooms
1 1/2 pounds bok choy, trimmed
1/4 cup peanut oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic (optional)
1 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and sliced
1/2 to 3/4 cup commercial oyster sauce

Steps:

  • Soak shiitakes in one cup of very hot water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid. Trim mushrooms and chop. Separate leaves and stems of bok choy; cut stems into 2-inch lengths and slice leaves into ribbons.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. When oil is hot, add bok choy stems, garlic if you are using it, reconstituted mushrooms, and about 1/4 cup reserved mushroom water. Cook, stirring frequently, until stems are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small skillet heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil; sauté fresh shiitake mushrooms over medium-high heat. Continue cooking until they begin to brown and crisp on edges.
  • Into the large skillet or wok, add bok choy leaves and oyster sauce and toss vegetables gently to combine; continue cooking until greens wilt, about 2 more minutes. Serve immediately, topped with crisp mushrooms.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 203, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1248 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

STUFFING WITH MUSHROOMS, LEEKS AND BACON



Stuffing With Mushrooms, Leeks and Bacon image

Discord swarms around the issue of stuffing. Should it be cooked in the bird or baked alongside, as dressing? White or corn bread? Firm enough to slice or soft as pudding? Call this recipe the peacemaker, because it's adaptable enough to make everyone happy. You can use white or corn bread (and gluten-free corn bread works perfectly). The mushrooms allow vegetarians to nix the bacon without sacrificing all the flavor. We advocate baking it separately (which technically makes it dressing), but if you want to stuff the turkey, you can do that, too.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, stuffing and dressing, side dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons melted butter, more as needed for greasing pan
1 1/2 pounds sliced white bread or corn bread
1/2 pound thick-cut bacon
2 large leeks, trimmed and sliced (3 cups)
1 1/2 pounds mixed mushrooms, cut into bite-size pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped sage
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/4 cups chicken stock, more as needed
1/4 cup apple cider, if using white bread
3 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 250 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Trim the crusts from the white bread and cut into 1-inch cubes; if using corn bread, coarsely crumble it. Spread the bread pieces out on one or two large baking sheets. Toast in the oven, tossing occasionally, until very dry, about 30 minutes for white bread, 1 hour for corn bread. Transfer to a large bowl to cool. Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon strips until crisp. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain, leaving the fat in the pan. Add the leeks to the bacon fat and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook, tossing frequently, until mushrooms are tender and most of their juices have evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the sage and cook 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until it evaporates, about 2 minutes.
  • Spoon the mushroom mixture over the dried bread. Stir in stock. If using white bread, stir in the cider. Add parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. The mixture should be moist and very soft. If you like your stuffing extremely moist, add enough stock to make it seem slightly soggy but not wet. (Think pudding.) Crumble bacon and stir it in.
  • Transfer the bread mixture to the prepared baking pan. Drizzle 3 tablespoons melted butter over the stuffing. Bake until golden, 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 360, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 574 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting the recipe, make sure all ingredients are measured, prepped, and ready to use. This will ensure a smooth and efficient cooking process.
  • Fresh Ingredients: Using fresh, high-quality ingredients will greatly enhance the flavor of the stuffing. Choose plump oysters, meaty shiitake mushrooms, and crisp leeks for the best results.
  • Properly Clean the Oysters: Make sure to thoroughly clean the oysters before using them. Scrub the shells under cold running water and remove any dirt or debris. Then, carefully shuck the oysters and rinse the meat to remove any remaining grit.
  • Toast the Breadcrumbs: Toasted breadcrumbs add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to the stuffing. Spread the breadcrumbs on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven until golden brown and fragrant.
  • Sauté the Aromatics: Sautéing the celery, onion, and leeks in butter until softened and translucent brings out their natural sweetness and enhances the overall flavor of the stuffing.
  • Use a Flavorful Broth: The broth used in the stuffing plays a significant role in its taste. Choose a high-quality chicken or vegetable broth for a rich and savory flavor.
  • Combine Ingredients Gently: When combining the stuffing ingredients, do so gently to avoid breaking up the oysters and mushrooms. Use a light touch to ensure the mixture remains fluffy and delicate.
  • Stuff the Turkey or Bake Separately: Depending on your preference, you can stuff the turkey with the prepared stuffing or bake it separately in a casserole dish. If baking separately, make sure to cover the dish to prevent the stuffing from drying out.

Conclusion:

Oyster stuffing with shiitake mushrooms and leeks is a delectable and elegant dish that will elevate your holiday feast. The combination of briny oysters, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic leeks creates a symphony of flavors that is sure to impress your guests. By following the tips and techniques outlined in this recipe, you can create a stuffing that is moist, flavorful, and perfectly complements your roasted turkey. Whether you choose to stuff the turkey or bake the stuffing separately, this dish is sure to be a hit at your Thanksgiving or Christmas gathering.

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