Ocean Delights Seafood Fondue
Experience the pleasure of the sea with our Ocean Delights Seafood Fondue! This delightful dish brings together fresh, succulent seafood including salmon, halibut, shrimp, and scallops, all cooked to perfection in a bubbling hot oil. Paired with a selection of flavorful dips, this interactive dining experience is perfect for gatherings or special occasions. Impress your guests with this exquisite fondue that delivers both taste and a touch of culinary flair to your dinner table.
4
Servings
N/A
Calories
18
Ingredients
Ingredients
salmon steak
1/2 lb (cut into 3/4 inch pieces, skin and bones discarded)
medium raw shrimp
1 lb (peeled and deveined)
Worcestershire sauce
to taste (none)
halibut steaks
1/2 lb (cut into 3/4 inch pieces, skin and bones discarded)
scallops
1/2 lb (rinsed and cut in half if large)
oil
approx 2 cups (for frying)
chili sauce
1/2 cup (none)
ketchup
1/3 cup (none)
prepared horseradish
1/3 cup (none)
additional Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons (none)
mayonnaise
1 cup (none)
sour cream
1/4 cup (none)
lemon juice
4 teaspoons (none)
grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon (zest of one lemon)
additional Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon (none)
sour cream
3/4 cup (none)
curry powder
1 teaspoon (none)
chutney
1/4 cup (chopped or pureed)
Instructions
1
Begin by preparing your seafood: Cut the salmon and halibut into 3/4 inch pieces, discarding the skin and bones. Peel and devein the shrimp, and rinse the scallops to remove any grit; if they're large, cut them in half.
2
Arrange all the seafood on a large serving platter, making sure each type is separated for easy access.
3
In small separate bowls, mix the chili sauce, ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and curry powder to create flavorful dipping sauces. Set aside.
4
Heat the oil in a fondue pot over an alcohol burner until it reaches a bubbling temperature, ideal for cooking.
5
Serve the seafood platter alongside the sauces. Each guest can spear a piece of seafood onto a fondue fork, cooking it in the hot oil.
6
Cook the salmon and halibut for about 2 minutes, while the scallops and shrimp will take approximately 3 minutes.
7
Once cooked, guests can enjoy their seafood dipped in sauces of their choice or simply sprinkled with fresh lemon juice.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean Delights Seafood Fondue?
Ocean Delights Seafood Fondue is an interactive dining experience where fresh seafood like salmon, halibut, shrimp, and scallops are cooked in hot oil and served with specialized dipping sauces.
What types of seafood are used in this recipe?
This recipe uses salmon steaks, medium raw shrimp, halibut steaks, and scallops.
How many servings does this recipe make?
The recipe is designed to provide 4 servings.
How should the salmon and halibut be prepared?
The salmon and halibut should be cut into 3/4 inch pieces with the skin and bones discarded.
What is the preparation for the shrimp?
The medium raw shrimp should be peeled and deveined before cooking.
How do I prepare the scallops for the fondue?
Rinse the scallops to remove grit and cut them in half if they are large.
How long does it take to cook the salmon and halibut in the oil?
The salmon and halibut pieces take about 2 minutes to cook in the hot oil.
How long should the scallops and shrimp be cooked?
The scallops and shrimp require approximately 3 minutes of cooking time in the hot oil.
What kind of oil is needed and how much?
You will need approximately 2 cups of oil suitable for frying.
What are the ingredients for the chili-based dipping sauce?
The chili sauce is made by mixing chili sauce, ketchup, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce.
How do you make the lemon-mayonnaise dipping sauce?
Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Worcestershire sauce.
What goes into the curry dipping sauce?
The curry sauce consists of sour cream, curry powder, and chopped or pureed chutney.
What equipment is used to heat the oil?
The oil should be heated in a fondue pot over an alcohol burner until it reaches a bubbling temperature.
Is this recipe suitable for a dinner party?
Yes, it is described as an interactive dining experience perfect for gatherings or special occasions.
What is the total number of ingredients in this recipe?
There are 18 distinct ingredients listed for this seafood fondue.
What is the recommended size for the seafood pieces?
Seafood like salmon and halibut should be cut into 3/4 inch pieces for optimal cooking.
How much salmon is required?
The recipe calls for 1/2 lb of salmon steak.
How much halibut is needed?
You will need 1/2 lb of halibut steaks.
How much shrimp is used?
The recipe requires 1 lb of medium raw shrimp.
How much scallops are needed?
The recipe calls for 1/2 lb of scallops.
What is the category of this dish?
This dish is categorized under Halibut.
How is the chutney prepared for the sauce?
The chutney should be either chopped or pureed before being added to the sauce.
How much lemon zest is used?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of grated lemon zest.
How is the seafood served?
Arrange all prepared seafood on a large serving platter, separated by type for easy access.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include seafood, fondue, dinner party, interactivo, shrimp, scallops, salmon, halibut, appetizer, and gourmet.
Can guests add extra flavor after cooking?
Yes, guests can enjoy their cooked seafood dipped in sauces or sprinkled with fresh lemon juice.
What is the amount of mayonnaise used in the sauces?
The recipe uses 1 cup of mayonnaise.
What is the amount of horseradish used?
The recipe calls for 1/3 cup of prepared horseradish.
How much curry powder is needed?
One teaspoon of curry powder is required for the curry sauce.
What should be done with the seafood before placing it on the platter?
You should ensure the seafood is cleaned, cut to size, and the shrimp are peeled and deveined.