FONDUTA GAMBERIMacaroni Grill Copycat Recipe
Serves 2-4 as an Appetizer
2 cups half and half or (1 cup cream + 1 cup whole milk)1 tablespoon real clam juice
2 tablespoon dry white wine (use wine that you would drink)
3 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 shallots chopped
3 tablespoon sifted all purpose flour
5 cups of chopped fresh spinach
1 (8 oz) can chopped artichoke hearts
16 medium or 12 large shrimp (peeled and chopped)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2/3 cups of mozzarella cheese- grated
In a 12" saucepan over medium-high heat, mix half-and-half, clam juice and wine. In another saucepan melt the butter and saute shallots until clear. Whisk in flour stirring until mixture is smooth. Cook while stirring constantly 3-4 minutes. Mix in the heated half-and-half mixture to the shallot mix while constantly stirring with a wire whisk to remove lumps. Add to mixture shrimp, artichokes, spinach, and both peppers, bring to boiling. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 4-5 minutes while stirring occasionally as not to let the mixture scorch. Remove from heat, stir in the grated cheese. Pour into a dip bowl and serve hot with favorite dipping chips.
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