Witbier Fries Recipe
old bay seasoned cream sauce, crawfish, smoked shrimp, cheddar, parmesan
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Ingredients
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Fries
Cream Sauce
Method
Fries Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut them into evenly sized fries, about 1/4 inch thick.
- 2
Soak the Fries
Soak the cut fries in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch, then drain and pat dry.
- 3
Cream Sauce Preparation
- 4
Make the Roux
In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour until smooth and cook for 2-3 minutes until it turns a light golden color.
- 5
Add Cream
Slowly whisk in the heavy cream, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to stir until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Season and Combine
Stir in the Old Bay seasoning, crawfish tails, and smoked shrimp. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the seafood is heated through.
- 7
Add Cheese
Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar and grated parmesan until melted and smooth.
Assembly
- 8
Serve the Fries
Place the hot fries on a serving platter and generously drizzle the Old Bay cream sauce over them. Optionally, garnish with additional shrimp or crawfish and extra cheese before serving.