Mushrooms And Oysters Recipes

MUSHROOMS AND OYSTERS

Steps:

• Slice mushrooms and saute in 2 Tblsp. butter 2 minutes. Line bottom of a greased casserole with 1/3 of crumbs, add a layer of sliced mushrooms and dot with 1 Tblsp. butter; add another layer of crumbs, then oysters, remaining sliced mushrooms and a final layer of crumbs.
• Pour milk, cream and remaining 5 Tblsp. melted butter over top. Bake in 350* oven 25 minutes.

BAKED OYSTERS WITH WILD MUSHROOM RAGOUT

Steps:

• Buy the oysters. When buying oysters, look for a tag with the harvest date and use them within a week of that date. Also, make sure the oysters are fresh and alive; the shells should be tightly closed or should close when tapped.
• Chill and clean. Put the oysters in a colander of ice when you get home, then place the colander in a bowl and refrigerate. When you're ready to cook, scrub the oysters with a stiff brush under cold running water to remove any grit (a clean nail brush works well).
• Shuck the oysters. Hold the oyster, curved-side down, in a towel on a cutting board. Insert an oyster knife between the shells at the narrow pointed end. (Use a real oyster knife-there is no substitute!) Press down firmly on the oyster to prevent slipping and twist the knife to pry the shells apart. Use the knife for leverage; do not use force. Cut the muscle that connects the oyster to the top shell with the knife, being careful not to pierce the meat. Remove the top shell. Slide your knife under the oyster to loosen it, keeping the meat and liquid in the shell. Use your knife to carefully scrape away any shards of shell.
• Make the aioli. Blend the garlic, egg yolks, lemon juice and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil with the motor running and process until thick. Use a rubber spatula to transfer the aioli to a bowl, then cover and refrigerate.
• Prepare the ragout. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat, stirring, until crisp. Add the shallots and mushrooms and cook 5 minutes, stirring. Add the garlic, cook 3 minutes, then add the butter and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
• Assemble the oysters. Preheat the broiler. Place the oysters, in their shells, in individual flameproof baking dishes or one large flameproof dish. (Put a crumpled sheet of foil underneath them to keep them steady, if necessary.) Top each with a spoonful of mushroom ragout.
• Finish the dish. Top each oyster with a dollop of aeoli. Broil until the aeoli is golden, about 2 minutes, and serve immediately.

STIR-FRIED OYSTERS WITH MUSHROOMS AND SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Heat water for pasta.
• Measure oyster liquor; add water, if necessary, to make 3/4 cup.
• Blend cornstarch with a little of the oyster liquor to make smooth paste. Then return paste to liquor and blend thoroughly.
• Heat sesame oil and 1 tablespoon canola or corn oil on high in a wok or skillet and stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add white part of scallions and cook 30 seconds longer.
• Add oysters and stir-fry until edges begin to curl, then transfer all those ingredients to a bowl. Cover and keep in warm place.
• Place remaining canola oil in wok; add water chestnuts, pea pods and mushrooms and stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in soy sauce and stir-fry 1 minute longer.
• Cook noodles in boiling water about 1 minute.
• Stir cornstarch mixture into vegetables and cook until thickened. Add oyster mixture and toss to coat.
• Drain noodles and garnish with oyster mixture. Garnish with chopped scallion greens.

MUSHROOM AND OYSTER SOUP

Steps:

• Wash leeks in a bowl of cold water, agitating them, then lift out and pat dry.
• Heat butter in a 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook leeks, mushrooms, garlic, salt, nutmeg, and pepper, stirring occasionally, until leeks are softened and any liquid mushrooms give off is evaporated, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer half of mushroom mixture to blender and purée with half-and-half until very smooth, about 1 minute. Return purée to saucepan.
• Bring soup just to a simmer, stirring occasionally, then add oysters and their liquor and cook, stirring, until oysters become plump and edges begin to curl, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle soup with chives.

BACON, MUSHROOM, AND OYSTER STUFFING

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.