Jul 09 2026
Restaurantsblack & blue Steak and Crab, Albany, NYCrab & Lobster Fondue Recipe

Crab & Lobster Fondue Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Sweet blue crab, Maine lobster, and parmigiano reggiano cheese fondue served with toasted pita chips

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Dairy

For Serving

Method

Preparation of Seafood

  1. 1

    Chop the Seafood

    In a bowl, gently chop the sweet blue crab meat and Maine lobster meat into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

Fondue Mixture

  1. 2

    Melt the Cream Cheese

    In a small saucepan, combine the cream cheese and heavy cream. Heat over low heat, stirring continuously until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.

  2. 3

    Add Garlic and Seasoning

    Add the minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the melted cream mixture. Stir well to combine.

  3. 4

    Incorporate Cheeses

    Gradually add the grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese to the mixture, stirring until melted and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a little more heavy cream to reach your desired consistency.

  4. 5

    Fold in Seafood

    Gently fold the chopped crab and lobster meats into the cheese mixture until well combined.

Serving

  1. 6

    Prepare the Fondue Pot

    Transfer the seafood and cheese mixture to a fondue pot or a suitable serving dish. Keep warm over a low flame or warming tray.

  2. 7

    Serve with Pita Chips

    Arrange the toasted pita chips around the fondue pot and serve immediately. Enjoy dipping the pita chips into the rich crab and lobster fondue!

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