Jul 14 2026
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Pontchartrain Recipe

Inspired by Ralph & Kacoo's
Time45m
Serves4

Grilled catch of the day fillet topped with gulf shrimp, tomatoes, jumbo lump crabmeat and our authentic Pontchartrain sauce.

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Ingredients

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Fish

Shrimp and Crab Topping

Pontchartrain Sauce

Method

Preparation of Fish

  1. 1

    Prepare the Fish

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the catch of the day fillets with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Grill the Fish

    Place the fillets on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Shrimp and Crab Topping

  1. 3

    Cook the Shrimp

    In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 4

    Add Shrimp and Tomatoes

    Add the gulf shrimp and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are pink and opaque.

  3. 5

    Add Crabmeat and Green Onions

    Gently fold in the jumbo lump crabmeat and chopped green onions. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, being careful not to break up the crabmeat.

Pontchartrain Sauce

  1. 6

    Make the Sauce

    In the same skillet, add the white wine and bring to a simmer. Allow the wine to reduce by half.

  2. 7

    Finish the Sauce

    Stir in the heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Assemble the Dish

    Place each grilled fish fillet on a serving plate. Top generously with the shrimp, crabmeat, and tomato mixture, followed by the Pontchartrain sauce.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Serve hot with a side of rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

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