Linguini With Cajun Garlic Shrimp and Oysters

• 6 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, shells reserved
• 34 cup water
• 1 tablespoon dry vermouth
• 5 white peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
• 12 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
• 34 teaspoon salt 1/2 t. white pepper
• 12 teaspoon onion powder
• 12 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 12 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
• 12 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
• 14 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.

shrimp, water, white peppercorns, bay leaf, butter, green onions, garlic, cajun seasoning, oysters, linguine, tomato, salt, onion powder, cayenne pepper, sweet hungarian paprika, thyme, ground pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/linguini-with-cajun-garlic-shrimp-and-oysters-376268 (may not work)