CRABMEAT AND BRIE FONDUE

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I have searched for an easier recipe for this but to no avail. This is a little labor intensive but oh so good! Don't let it put you off and try it, at least once. From the foodnetwork.com courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, 2003.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Crab

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup minced shallot
2 cups heavy cream
8 ounces brie cheese, trimmed of rind
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
1 lb lump crabmeat, picked clean of shells and cartilage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
focaccia bread, croutons and bite-size pieces or assorted fresh vegetable, bite-size pieces
1/4 lb plum tomato, cored, halved and seeded
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 fresh rosemary sprig
1 large garlic clove, peeled and smashed
olive oil, as needed

Steps:

  • Tomato Confit:.
  • Place tomatoes in a small saucepan and season with the salt.
  • Add rosemary sprig and garlic and enough olive oil to barley cover the top of tomatoes.
  • Bring oil to a very low simmer and cook for about 1 hour.
  • Remove tomatoes from the oil with a slotted spoon and place in food processor or blender.
  • Process until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Yield about 1/2 cup.
  • Fondue:.
  • Place a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the butter to the pan.
  • Once the butter is melted, add the shallots and saute, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are soft and translucent, about 1 miute.
  • Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  • Once the cream is hot and bubbling, add the Brie and use a whisk to stir into the cream.
  • Season the cream with the salt and pepper and add crabmeat to the pan; use a wooden spoon and stir in slowly.
  • Continue to cook the fondue over medium heat until the cream is slightly reduced, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir into the fondue.
  • Transfer fondue to a fondue pot and spoon Tomato Confit into the fondue.
  • Serve warm with bread and/or fresh assorted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 841.2, Fat 72.7, SaturatedFat 44.8, Cholesterol 336.3, Sodium 1488.9, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 40.2

Arosha Jayasinghe
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I'm not a big fan of fondue, but this one was actually pretty good. The brie and crabmeat were a great combination.


Martin Miles
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This fondue was perfect for a cold winter night. It was warm and comforting, and the flavors were amazing.


Ab Dulla
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I would definitely make this fondue again. It was a big hit with my friends.


mon2upnxt
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This fondue was a bit too thick for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Sydney Anita
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I love this fondue! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the crabmeat adds a nice touch of seafood flavor.


Cynthia Chukwuma
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This fondue was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely make it again.


Name Name
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I found this fondue to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Rimjhim Bristy
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This fondue was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good.


Md. Saiful Islam
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I wasn't sure how crab and brie would taste together, but I was pleasantly surprised. This fondue was creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor.


Shahbaz Ali Sandhu
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This fondue was absolutely delicious! I used a mixture of sharp cheddar and brie, and it was the perfect combination of flavors.


Omar GG
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I made this fondue for a romantic dinner with my wife, and it was perfect. The combination of crab and brie is divine.


Sunnepar Oluwadamilare
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This crabmeat and brie fondue was a huge hit at my last party! It was so easy to make, and everyone loved the creamy, cheesy flavor.


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