Salmon With Leek And Oyster-Mushroom Stuffing
- 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
- 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.
salmon, mustard, unsalted butter, oyster mushrooms, leeks, garlic, salt, freshly ground pepper, celery, parsley
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/11300 (may not work)