Garlic Oyster Linguini

Prep Time:30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 minutes

Seafood lovers rejoice—briny oysters sautéed with garlic and herbs, tossed with linguine. Rich, savory, and unique for those who appreciate bold ocean flavors.

Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 24 shucked oysters, quartered 1/2 cup whole corn kernels, blanched
  • 2/3 cup french-style green beans, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
  • 1/2 cup seafood stock
  • 10 ounces fresh linguine pasta 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
  • 4 ounces crabmeat
Directions:
  1. In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine. Stir in flour to make a paste. Set roux aside.
  2. Saute mushrooms, Cajun spice, and garlic in 1/4 cup butter or margarine over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add oysters, corn, string beans, and pimento. Saute for 1 1/2 minutes. Add stock and linguine, and bring to a slight simmer.
  3. Fold in roux until sauce thickens, then reduce heat. Fold in parsley and scallions. Fold in lump crabmeat, and heat through. Serve immediately.