Linguine With Pacific Oysters Recipe

Summary

MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 1 jar (10 oz.) small Pacific oysters
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon
 1 small red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), pressed
 Ripe olives1 Can (10oz), drained
 Dry white wine1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Dry vermouth1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Basil leaves1 Teaspoon
 Oregano leaves1/2 Teaspoon
 Whipping cream1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Parsley1 Tablespoon, chopped
 Linguine 9 Ounce
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

Lift oysters from jar (reserving any liquid) and cut into bite-size pieces.
Melt butter in a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat; add oysters and cook just until edges curl, 1 to 2 minutes.
With a slotted spoon, lift from pan; set aside.
Add bell pepper and garlic to pan and stir often until pepper is limp, about 5 minutes.
Add olives, wine, vermouth, basil, oregano, oyster liquid, and cream.
Turn heat to high and stir often until liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
Return oysters to sauce, season to taste with salt and pepper, and heat through.
Meanwhile, bring about 3 quarts water to boil on high heat in a 5- to 6-quart pan.
Add linguine and boil, uncovered, until tender to bite, 4 to 5 minutes.
Drain well and pour into a shallow serving bowl; pour oyster mixture onto pasta and add parsley; lift with 2 forks to mix well.
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