Braised Shiitakes with Shrimp Stuffing Recipe

Name: Braised Shiitakes with Shrimp Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms (1/2 oz); 1 1/4 cups hot water; 5 oz shrimp, shelled, deveined, and finely chopped; 5 oz ground pork; 4 oz halibut fillet, skinned, and fish finely chopped; 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions; 1/4 cup finely chopped rinsed canned water chestnuts; 1 tablespoon cornstarch, plus 1 teaspoon for dusting shiitake caps; 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 1/2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or medium-dry Sherry; 1 1/2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil; 16 (1 1/2-inch-wide) fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded; Reserved porcini liquid; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil; 1/2 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms (1/2 oz)
1 1/4 cups hot water
5 oz shrimp, shelled, deveined, and finely chopped
5 oz ground pork
4 oz halibut fillet, skinned, and fish finely chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/4 cup finely chopped rinsed canned water chestnuts
1 tablespoon cornstarch, plus 1 teaspoon for dusting shiitake caps
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or medium-dry Sherry
1 1/2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
16 (1 1/2-inch-wide) fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded
Reserved porcini liquid
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1/2 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic

1
Soak porcini in hot water in a glass measure until softened, about 30 minutes.
2
Pour liquid through a paper towellined sieve into a small bowl to remove grit.
3
Discard solids.
4
Put stuffing ingredients in a bowl and stir together in one direction with your hand until well blended.
5
Arrange shiitake caps, smooth sides down and close together, on a work surface.
6
Put 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a fine sieve, then dust tops of mushrooms.
7
(This will help stuffing adhere.)
8
Stuff shiitake caps with shrimp mixture, packing gently.
9
Stir together porcini liquid, oyster and soy sauces, salt, and sugar and reserve.
10
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
11
Add mushrooms, stuffing sides down, and cook until golden brown on bottom, about 2 minutes.
12
Carefully turn mushrooms over and cook 2 minutes more.
13
Add ginger and garlic to pan (between mushrooms) and cook 1 minute.
14
Pour in reserved sauce mixture and bring to a boil.
15
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until mushrooms are tender, about 3 minutes.
16
Transfer mushrooms to 4 small plates and keep warm.
17
Boil sauce, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes and spoon over mushrooms.

384

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms (1/2 oz), 1 1/4 cups hot water, 5 oz shrimp, shelled, deveined, and finely chopped, 5 oz ground pork, and more.

Yes, Braised Shiitakes with Shrimp Stuffing falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Braised Shiitakes with Shrimp Stuffing

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