Savory Blackened Oyster and Shrimp Fondue
If you're craving a rich and delectable seafood dish, this Savory Blackened Oyster and Shrimp Fondue will undoubtedly satisfy your taste buds. Inspired by a beloved restaurant classic, this version combines the bold flavors of blackened shrimp and oysters with creamy crab and cheese, all melded together with sautéed mushrooms and fresh spinach. Perfectly dippable with crispy garlic bread, this fondue makes for an unforgettable appetizer or a delightful main course that's sure to impress family and friends.
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Servings
300
Calories
17
Ingredients
Ingredients
Shrimp
4 (peeled and deveined)
Oysters
4 (seasoned with blackened seasonings)
Butter
as needed (for sautéing)
Spinach
2 cups (chopped)
Mushrooms
4 (sliced)
Lump Crabmeat
2 ounces
Green Onions
2 tablespoons (chopped)
Monterey Jack Cheese
5 ounces (grated)
Garlic Bread
to serve
Butter
2 tablespoons
Flour
2 tablespoons
Onion
1/4 (chopped)
Shrimp Stock or Water
1 cup
White Wine
1/2 cup
Cayenne Pepper
1 pinch
Salt
1 teaspoon
Whipping Cream
1 cup
Instructions
1
Start by preparing the shrimp stock. In a pot, boil 1 cup of shrimp shells with 4 cups of water for about 30 minutes, then strain and set aside the stock.
2
In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the saucepan and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
4
Slowly pour in the prepared shrimp stock and white wine, whisking until smooth. Add a pinch of cayenne and salt, then let it simmer for 10 minutes.
5
Stir in 1 cup of whipping cream and let the mixture simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
6
In a hot sauté pan, add enough melted butter to coat the bottom. Season the shrimp and oysters with blackened seasonings and place them in the pan, cooking for about 2 minutes per side until they are golden brown.
7
Once the shrimp and oysters are cooked, add the chopped spinach, sliced mushrooms, lump crabmeat, and chopped green onions. Sauté until the spinach wilts and the mushrooms soften, about 3-4 minutes.
8
Fold the prepared sauce into the seafood mixture and bring to a gentle simmer.
9
Transfer the mixture into a heatproof dish and sprinkle the grated Monterey Jack cheese evenly on top.
10
Place the dish under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 2-3 minutes.
11
Serve hot with crispy garlic bread for dipping.
Nutrition Information
21g
Fat
7.5g
Carbs
17.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Blackened Oyster and Shrimp Fondue?
It is a rich seafood dish that combines blackened shrimp and oysters with creamy crab, cheese, sautéed mushrooms, and fresh spinach, served with garlic bread.
What types of seafood are included in this fondue?
This recipe includes shrimp, oysters, and lump crabmeat.
How do I make the shrimp stock for this recipe?
Boil 1 cup of shrimp shells in 4 cups of water for approximately 30 minutes, then strain the liquid to use as stock.
What kind of cheese is best for this fondue?
The recipe calls for 5 ounces of grated Monterey Jack cheese for its excellent melting properties.
How do I prepare the shrimp and oysters?
The shrimp should be peeled and deveined, and both the shrimp and oysters should be seasoned with blackened seasonings before being sautéed in butter.
How long should I cook the shrimp and oysters?
Sauté them in a hot pan for about 2 minutes per side until they turn golden brown.
What ingredients are used to make the sauce base?
The sauce is made from a roux of butter and flour, mixed with shrimp stock, white wine, and whipping cream.
Is this fondue spicy?
It has a bold flavor profile due to the blackened seasonings and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
What vegetables are included in the mixture?
The dish features chopped spinach, sliced mushrooms, chopped onion, and green onions.
How do I get the cheese topping to bubble?
Place the heatproof dish under a broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
What should I serve with the seafood fondue?
It is best served hot with crispy garlic bread for dipping.
How many calories are in a serving of this dish?
There are approximately 300 calories per serving.
What is the protein content of this recipe?
This dish contains 17.5g of protein per serving.
How much fat is in the Savory Blackened Oyster and Shrimp Fondue?
There are 21g of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in this recipe?
The recipe contains 7.5g of carbohydrates per serving.
Can I use water instead of shrimp stock?
Yes, the recipe allows for the use of either shrimp stock or water.
What is the first step in the cooking process?
The first step is preparing the shrimp stock by boiling shells in water.
How much lump crabmeat is needed?
The recipe requires 2 ounces of lump crabmeat.
How do you prepare the onion for the sauce?
Chop 1/4 of an onion and cook it in melted butter until softened, which takes about 5 minutes.
How much whipping cream is used?
One cup of whipping cream is stirred into the sauce and simmered for 5 minutes.
How much spinach should I use?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of chopped fresh spinach.
How many mushrooms are needed?
You will need 4 mushrooms, sliced, for the seafood mixture.
What is the purpose of the flour in the recipe?
Two tablespoons of flour are used to create a roux with butter, which acts as a thickener for the sauce.
How much white wine is required?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of white wine for the sauce.
When do I add the green onions?
The green onions are sautéed with the spinach, mushrooms, and crabmeat after the shrimp and oysters are browned.
How much salt is in the recipe?
The recipe includes 1 teaspoon of salt.
What is the final step before serving?
The final step is to broil the dish to melt the cheese and serve it hot with garlic bread.
Is this dish considered an appetizer or a main course?
It can be served as either an unforgettable appetizer or a delightful main course.
How many shrimp are used in this recipe?
The recipe specifies 4 shrimp, peeled and deveined.
How many oysters are needed?
The recipe requires 4 oysters, seasoned with blackened seasonings.