Linguini With Cajun Garlic Shrimp and Oysters Recipe

Name: Linguini With Cajun Garlic Shrimp and Oysters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, shells reserved; ¾ cup water; 1 tablespoon dry vermouth; 5 white peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; ½ cup butter (1 stick); 2 medium green onions, chopped (white part only); 2 medium garlic cloves, pureed; 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning; 6 large oysters, shucked; 4 ounces linguine, freshly cooked; 12 ounce sun-dried tomato, cut julienne; ¾ teaspoon salt 1/2 t. white pepper; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika; ½ teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

6 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, shells reserved
¾ cup water
1 tablespoon dry vermouth
5 white peppercorns
1 bay leaf
½ cup butter (1 stick)
2 medium green onions, chopped (white part only)
2 medium garlic cloves, pureed
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
6 large oysters, shucked
4 ounces linguine, freshly cooked
12 ounce sun-dried tomato, cut julienne
¾ teaspoon salt 1/2 t. white pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
½ teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1
Combine shrimp shells, water,vermouth,peppercorns and bay leaf in small saucepan and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce heat and simmer until stock is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 30 minutes; strain shrimp stock.
3
Melt 1/4 cup butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add shrimp,green onions,garlic and seasoning mix and stir 1 minute.
5
Add shrimp stock, remaining butter and oysters and swirl skillet until butter is incorporated.
6
Add linguini and tomatoes and heat through; serve immediately.
7
Cajun Seasoning Mix (makes about 1 tablespoon).
8
Mix all ingredients.
9
Store in jar.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, shells reserved, ¾ cup water, 1 tablespoon dry vermouth, 5 white peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Linguini With Cajun Garlic Shrimp and Oysters 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.

Linguini With Cajun Garlic Shrimp and Oysters

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