The eye would first meet the firm, glistening pieces of oyster, sitting prettily atop a bed of golden-brown linguine dressed in rustic peanut sauce. Flecks of vibrant, crisp greens & reds from the vegetables and fresh herbs break through the warmth of the pasta, livening the palette.

West African Peanut Oyster Linguine

Name: West African Peanut Oyster Linguine
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: African Fusion
Ingredients: fresh Atlantic oysters, 12 shucked and juices reserved; linguine pasta, 200g none; peanut oil, 2 tablespoons none; medium onions, 2 diced; garlic, 2 cloves minced; Scotch bonnet chili, 1 de-seeded and finely chopped; smooth peanut butter, 200g none; vegetable broth, 2 cups none; courgette, 1 diced; red bell pepper, 1 diced; fresh thyme leaves, 1 tablespoon none; salt, to taste none; sugar, to balance none; lemon juice, to brighten none; fresh coriander, for garnishing chopped; olive oil, for pasta none

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style African Fusion

Technique Sauteeing

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: February 24, 2026

In this recipe, we're combining oysters, a touch of West African influences, and pasta to create a comfort food that is both warming and a feast for the eyes. The subtle brininess of oysters blends flawlessly with the creamy peanut stew and hearty, healthy staple ingredients.

Ingredients (for 4)

Fresh atlantic oysters - 12 - shucked and juices reserved
Linguine pasta - 200g - none
Peanut oil - 2 tablespoons - none
Medium onions - 2 - diced
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Scotch bonnet chili - 1 - de-seeded and finely chopped
Smooth peanut butter - 200g - none
Vegetable broth - 2 cups - none
Courgette - 1 - diced
Red bell pepper - 1 - diced
Fresh thyme leaves - 1 tablespoon - none
Salt - to taste - none
Sugar - to balance - none
Lemon juice - to brighten - none
Fresh coriander - for garnishing - chopped
Olive oil - for pasta - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍝💦🍴

Start by cooking your linguine in salted boiling water till al dente. Drain, then toss with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
Step 2 - 🧅🌶️🥜

Heat the peanut oil in a pan, sauté onion, garlic, and chili until fragrant. Stir in the peanut butter till it melts and coats the onions.
Step 3 - 🍲🥜🦪

Pour in the vegetable broth and oyster juices, stir thoroughly until a creamy sauce forms.
Step 4 - 🥒🫑🍲

Add diced courgette and bell pepper, and let them simmer till they are just tender, preserving their bright colors.
Step 5 - 🦪🍲🔥

Toss in the oysters and let them cook briefly in the sauce; they should remain plump and juicy.
Step 6 - 🍝🌿🍋

Fold in the pasta and thyme leaves into the peanut sauce and mix till it’s well coated. Adjust the seasoning with salt, sugar, and lemon juice.
Step 7 - 🍝🌱🍽️

Plate the linguine and garnish generously with freshly chopped coriander.

Additional

This recipe takes standard comfort food and gives it a delicious edge with the addition of the oysters. For variation or your preference, you could replace oysters with prawns or even firm tofu for a vegan twist. Kids will enjoy helping with the pasta preparation, while adults take care of the oyster handling. Enjoy this fusion pasta with a glass of crisp white wine.