CopyCat Macaroni Grill Fonduta Gamberi
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A creamy, cheesy dip inspired by Macaroni Grill's Fonduta Gamberi, featuring shrimp, spinach, and artichoke hearts in a rich half-and-half base.
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Ingredients
- 2 Cups half-and-half
- 1 Tbsp. clam juice
- 2 Tbsp. dry white wine
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 4 Cups rough chopped spinach
- 1 Cup canned artichoke hearts, chopped
- 8 large shrimp, peeled, cleaned and chopped
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper (more to taste)
- 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 Cups shredded Mozzarella cheese, optional
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Step 1.
In a large saucepan, combine the half-and-half, clam juice, and white wine. Set over medium heat and warm gently, stirring occasionally, until hot but not boiling; keep it warm while you prepare the shallot mixture.
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Step 2.
In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally so they soften without browning.
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Step 3.
Add the flour to the butter and shallots, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or whisk until the flour is fully absorbed and no dry pockets remain. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes to remove the raw flour taste; the mixture will look thick and pasty.
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Step 4.
Pour the heated half-and-half mixture all at once into the shallot mixture, stirring constantly with a wire whip to prevent lumps. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes.
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Step 5.
Add the spinach, artichokes, shrimp, cayenne, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir to combine, then bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Step 6.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent scorching. The dip should thicken slightly and the shrimp should turn opaque and pink.
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Step 7.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. If using cheese, stir it in until fully melted and incorporated; the residual heat should be enough.
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Step 8.
Pour the dip into a serving bowl and serve hot.
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