Best 4 Smoked Oyster Stuffing Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few things evoke the essence of the sea like the briny, smoky flavor of smoked oysters. With their distinctive taste and texture, smoked oysters add a touch of coastal charm to any dish. This article will guide you through the process of creating an exquisite smoked oyster stuffing, perfect for elevating your next meal. Learn how to combine the delicate smokiness of oysters with aromatic herbs, savory spices, and a medley of vegetables to create a flavorful stuffing that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SMOKED OYSTER AND BACON STUFFING



Smoked Oyster and Bacon Stuffing image

To stuff your turkey, you'll need 4 cups unbaked stuffing for a 12-pound bird. Stuff it right before roasting and bake remaining stuffing in a 2-quart baking dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 loaf crusty white bread, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (8 cups)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
1 medium yellow onion, diced medium
2 large celery stalks, diced medium
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 cup packed drained smoked oysters (from three 3-ounce cans)
1 cup crumbled cooked bacon (from about 8 slices)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley leaves
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in middle and lower thirds. On 2 rimmed baking sheets, arrange bread in a single layer. Toast until dry and pale golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, lightly butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add onion, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until onion and celery are softened, about 7 minutes. Add oysters, bacon, thyme, and vinegar and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add parsley, eggs, and bread; stir to combine. Add broth in 2 additions, stirring until absorbed after each addition. Season generously with salt and pepper and transfer stuffing to dish. Bake on middle rack until deep golden brown on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g

MOM'S SMOKED OYSTER STUFFING



Mom's Smoked Oyster Stuffing image

My mom makes this stuffing every Thanksgiving and Christmas, it's rich and delicious, we love it and always ask for more!

Provided by Jesi A.

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Quick and Easy Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (6 ounce) package chicken-flavored stuffing mix (such as Stove Top®)
1 (3.75 ounce) can smoked oysters, drained, rinsed, and minced
1 ⅔ cups chicken broth
¼ cup margarine, melted
2 teaspoons ground dried sage

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  • Place the stuffing mix into a bowl, and thoroughly mix in the minced oysters, chicken broth, margarine, and sage. Spoon the stuffing into the prepared baking dish, and cover dish with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the stuffing is thoroughly heated through, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 14.9 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 853.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

SMOKED-OYSTER STICKY RICE STUFFING IN LOTUS LEAF



Smoked-Oyster Sticky Rice Stuffing in Lotus Leaf image

Provided by Lillian Chou

Categories     Wok     Mushroom     Rice     Shellfish     Vegetable     Side     Steam     Stir-Fry     Thanksgiving     Dinner     Stuffing/Dressing     Meat     Sausage     Seafood     Oyster     Fall     Winter     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free

Yield Makes 8 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups Asian short-grain sticky ("sweet") rice (1 pound 6 ounces)
12 Chinese dried black mushrooms or dried shiitake mushrooms (1 1/2 inches in diameter; 3 ounces)
2 cups boiling-hot water
2 bunches scallions
4 links Chinese sweet sausage (also called lop chong)
1/2 cup Chinese rice wine, such as Shaoxing, or medium-dry Sherry
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
3 dried lotus leaves (optional)
1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
1/4 cup pine nuts (1 ounce)
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger
2 (3-ounce) cans smoked oysters (about 1 cup), drained and coarsely chopped
Equipment: a 10-inch (5-cup) deep-dish pie plate; a well-seasoned 14-inch flat-bottomed wok with a lid; 2 small metal or bamboo skewers; a collapsible steamer rack with center stem removed

Steps:

  • Cover rice generously with cold water in a large bowl and soak at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours. Drain in a medium-mesh sieve and rinse well under cold running water.
  • Soak mushrooms in boiling-hot water (2 cups) in a medium bowl, turning mushrooms over occasionally, until softened, about 1 hour. Lift out mushrooms, squeezing excess liquid back into bowl. Cut out and discard stems, then thinly slice caps. Reserve 1 cup mushroom-soaking liquid and discard remainder.
  • Chop scallions, keeping pale green and white parts separate from dark green parts. Quarter sausages lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Stir together reserved mushroom-soaking liquid, rice wine, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl until sugar has dissolved.
  • Fill sink with hot water and soak 2 or 3 lotus leaves (if using) until softened, about 15 minutes. Pat lotus leaves dry. Choose best leaf (some leaves may be blemished or damaged), discarding remainder. Cut out center stem and arrange leaf in pie plate (there will be a lot of overhang), overlapping leaf slightly to cover gap in center.
  • Heat wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates instantly. Pour peanut oil down side of wok, then swirl oil, tilting wok to coat side. Add pale-green and white parts of scallion, pine nuts, and ginger and stir-fry until pine nuts are golden, about 1 minute. Add sausage and mushrooms and stir-fry until mushrooms are golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add oysters and stir-fry 1 minute. Add rice and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add liquid mixture and bring to a boil, then cook, stirring gently, until liquid has been absorbed, about 2 minutes. Transfer rice mixture to pie plate (with or without lotus-leaf-lining) and smooth top. Fold over sides of leaf (if using) to cover, then secure with skewers.
  • Set a steamer rack inside cleaned wok and add enough water to reach just below steamer rack, then bring to a boil. Steam stuffing in pie plate on rack, covered with lid, 45 minutes (replenish water as necessary). Remove wok from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes, then carefully remove pie plate from steamer with oven mitts. Remove skewer and open leaf, then stir in scallion greens. Fold leaf over to keep warm.

SMOKED OYSTER STUFFING



SMOKED OYSTER STUFFING image

Categories     Stuffing/Dressing

Number Of Ingredients 13

Elaine and Eleanor's Traditional Oyster Dressing
1 1-lb loaf of white bread - tear into ½-inch pieces (you can use any bread) you can dry in oven
2 cups finely chopped celery
2 cups finely chopped onions
2 eggs - beaten
½ cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons poultry seasoning, or to taste
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 small cans of smoked oysters, or one cup canned oysters, drained (reserve ½ cup of the liquid for stuffing) Elaine used smoked oysters in her recipe.
¾ cup butter, melted
1 cup toasted nuts (pecans or walnuts) optional

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in large bowl - stuff bird loosely. There is usually extra so we butter a baking dish cover and cook for 45 minutes on 350. Simple, "but it has holiday all over it."

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality oysters. Smoked oysters in a can are a convenient option, but fresh oysters will give your stuffing a more intense flavor.
  • If you're using fresh oysters, be sure to shuck them before cooking. To do this, hold the oyster in one hand and insert a small knife into the hinge. Twist the knife to pry open the shell, then use your knife to cut the oyster loose from the shell.
  • Be careful not to overcook the oysters. They should be cooked just until they are opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Toast the bread cubes before adding them to the stuffing. This will help them to absorb the flavors of the other ingredients and give the stuffing a nice crispy texture.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices to flavor the stuffing. Some good options include sage, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and onion powder.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You could add chopped celery, carrots, or mushrooms to the stuffing for a more hearty flavor.
  • Serve the stuffing immediately after it's cooked. It's best when it's hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Smoked oyster stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover oysters, and it's also a great way to add a unique flavor to your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. So next time you're looking for a side dish that's sure to impress, give smoked oyster stuffing a try. You won't be disappointed.

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