Peeko Oysters proprietor Chris Coyne and his partner, Julie Weisenberg, shared this holiday recipe for savory oyster stuffing. This gem of a recipe will surely delight the guests at your dinner table.
“This is our favorite oyster stuffing recipe,” Weisenberg said told the Gazette.
[Editor’s note: Thank you, Chris and Julia! As we all prepare for holiday gatherings, we’re happy to share recipes from members of our Island Directory. To find out where to go and what to do here all winter long, use this form to sign up for our free weekly LIfe Between the Ferries newsletter.]
Peeko Oysters Savory Oyster Stuffing
- 1 cup shucked oysters, drained and coarsely chopped
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 1 small onion
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1/8 tsp rubbed sage
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 3 cups cubed day-old bread or plain croutons of your choice
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2/4 cup chicken broth
Method:
- Pre-heat oven to 350°
- In a small skillet, sautee 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 the 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 to 15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160° and stuffing is lightly browned
Holiday special from Peeko Oysters
Peeko Oysters is offering 20 oysters for $18 or 40 oysters for $36. To hold in oysters in advance, text your order to 631-765-7994. The Peeko Oyster Barn, at 58 North Ferry Road, will be open for ‘self-service’ through Wednesday, November 24.
