Pasta with oysters and shrimp

 
                       PASTA WITH OYSTERS AND SHRIMP
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Salads                           Main dish
                 Appetizers
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    2       T            Peanut oil
    2       T            Flour
    1                    Medium yellow onion, chopped
    1       t            Anchovy paste (optional)
    3       c            Half-and-half
    2       dr           Tabasco
    1       t            Worchestershire sauce
      1/2   t            Whole thyme
    1       pt           Small oysters
    1       lb           Shrimp,*
      1/2   lb           Cooked pasta
    4                    Green onions,**
 
   * raw and peeled (about 32 to 40 per lb)
   ** chopped, for garnish
   Heat a large frying pan and add the oil. Stir in the flour and cook this
   mixture until it is the color of light peanut butter, being careful not to
   burn it. Add the onions and suate until limp. Stir in the anchovy paste and
   the half-and-half, stirring carefully to avoid lumps. Turn to a light
   simmer
   and add the Tabasco, Worchestershire sauce and thyme, and simmer for 10
   minutes. Add the oysters and shrimp and heat for a few minutes. Do not
   overcook the seafood. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve over the hot
   pasta. Garnish with chopped green onions.
  
 
 
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