WARM CRAB FONDUE

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Delicate, sweet peekytoe crab is the star of this satisfying and flavorful dish from chef Bil Taibe of The Whelk.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup white verjus
1 cup white wine
1/2 cup white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 fresh bay leaf
4 shallots, thinly sliced
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
12 ounces peekytoe crab, picked through for shells
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Canola oil, for frying
3 tablespoons flour
Grits for Warm Crab Fondue, for serving
Wasabi tobiko, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Place verjus, wine, vinegar, peppercorns, thyme, bay leaf, and 2 shallots in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced and thickened, about 20 minutes. Strain into a medium saucepan; place over medium heat. Stir in butter until melted.
  • Reduce heat to low and add crab and chives; season with salt and pepper. Cook until crab is heated through.
  • Meanwhile, fill a high-sided skillet 2 inches high with oil; heat over medium-high heat until oil reaches 300 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. Place flour in a small bowl; add remaining 2 shallots and toss to coat. Add shallots to hot oil and cook until lightly browned. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide grits evenly among small bowls. Top with crab mixture and shallots. Garnish with tobiko and serve.

Rudiwaan Orrie
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This fondue was a bit too thick for my taste, but it was still very good. I think next time I'll add a little bit more milk to the cheese sauce.


Peter Kimberley
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I love crab fondue! This recipe is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I like to add a little bit of white wine to the cheese sauce for extra flavor.


Kishan Shahani
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This was my first time making fondue and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. The fondue was creamy and cheesy, with just the right amount of crab. I served it with a variety of dippers and everyone loved it. I will


Hoos316
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I've made this fondue several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. I love the combination of crab and cheese. I usually serve it with a variety of dippers, like bread, vegetables, and fruit.


Abror Bekmurodov
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This was a fun and easy recipe to make. I made it for a group of friends and everyone loved it. The fondue was creamy and cheesy, with just the right amount of crab. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Movers & package muscat
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This fondue was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best crab fondue he's ever had. I think next time I'll try making it with a lighter cheese, like Gruyère.


Ramin Khalil
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I love crab fondue! This recipe is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I like to add a little bit of Old Bay seasoning to the cheese sauce for extra flavor.


Vision Nasima
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This was my first time making fondue and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. The fondue was creamy and cheesy, with just the right amount of crab. I served it with a variety of dippers and everyone loved it. I will


Siphosethu Sethu
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I've made this fondue several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. I love the combination of crab and cheese. I usually serve it with a variety of dippers, like bread, vegetables, and fruit.


Kayizzi Emmanuel
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This was a fun and easy recipe to make. I made it for a group of friends and everyone loved it. The fondue was creamy and cheesy, with just the right amount of crab. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Hare Krishna
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This fondue was a bit too thick for my taste, but it was still very good. I think next time I'll add a little bit more milk to the cheese sauce.


Alan Valencia
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I love crab fondue! This recipe is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I like to add a little bit of white wine to the cheese sauce for extra flavor.


Timothy Ryan Jr
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This was my first time making fondue and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. The fondue was creamy and cheesy, with just the right amount of crab. I served it with a variety of dippers and everyone loved it. I will


Gamini K
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I've made this fondue several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. I love the combination of crab and cheese. I usually serve it with a variety of dippers, like bread, vegetables, and fruit.


Shahzaib baloch
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This was a fun and easy recipe to make. I made it for a group of friends and everyone loved it. The fondue was creamy and cheesy, with just the right amount of crab. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Usama Memon
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This fondue was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best crab fondue he's ever had. I think next time I'll try making it with a lighter cheese, like Gruyère.


Meera Moideen
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I love crab fondue! This recipe is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I like to add a little bit of Old Bay seasoning to the cheese sauce for extra flavor.


Uzzal Sd
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This was my first time making crab fondue and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. The fondue was creamy and cheesy, with just the right amount of crab. I served it with a variety of dippers and everyone loved it.


Biruk Mekonnen
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I've made this fondue several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The crab is tender and succulent, and the cheese sauce is rich and flavorful. I love serving this with a variety of dipp


khamala campbell
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This crab fondue was a hit at our party! Everyone raved about how delicious and creamy it was. The crab was cooked perfectly and the cheese blend was divine. I will definitely be making this again.