# Creatively Seasoned: Savory Seafood French Toast

> Source: https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/creatively-seasoned-savory-seafood-french-toast/
> Updated: 2021-03-18T20:37:40+00:00
> Type: Post
> Categories: CLT Creatives

What happens when talented Charlotte cooks and chefs use Bo's Famous Seasoning to create a brand new dish? Chef Adams Spears took the challenge, along

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What happens when talented Charlotte cooks and chefs use **[Bo’s Famous Seasoning](https://store.bojangles.com/bojangles-2-bottle-seasoning-pack.html)** to create a brand new dish? **Chef Adams Spears** took the challenge, along with four other chefs. Bon appétit!

## **Savory Seafood French Toast
 By Chef Adam Spears**

![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Spears-1.jpg)

## **RECIPE DESCRIPTION:**

When we asked Chef Adam to work his magic with [Bo’s Famous Seasoning](https://store.bojangles.com/bojangles-2-bottle-seasoning-pack.html), he asked, “Why go sweet, when you can go savory?” He emerged from his culinary lab with a seafood-topped savory french toast dish that’s sure to be the mic-drop moment of your next brunch.

### **INGREDIENTS:**

#### **Seafood Cream Sauce**

- 1/2 tsp [Bo’s Famous Seasoning](https://store.bojangles.com/bojangles-2-bottle-seasoning-pack.html)
- 1 Small Red Onion; diced (can substitute for white or yellow)
- 2 Roma Tomatoes; diced
- 2 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 4 tbsp Butter (can substitute for oil)
- 2 oz Bay Scallops (raw)
- 2 oz. Crab (avoid imitation crab)
- 2 oz. Shrimp (raw)
- 2 oz. Crawfish
- 2 oz. Lobster
- 1/2 tbsp flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream

#### **Savory French Toast Batter**

- 1 tsp Bo’s Famous Seasoning
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Black Pepper to taste

#### **Optional herbs:**

\*\*You can add dill, tarragon, chervil, parsley, chives, scallions; up to 2 tsp of each.

### **INSTRUCTIONS:**

#### **Seafood Cream Sauce**

- Add red onions, Roma tomatoes, minced garlic & butter into a 10” nonstick pan on high heat. Cook until golden brown stirring occasionally, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Once brown add in any raw seafood cook for 2-3 minutes stirring frequently on high heat.
- Add remaining seafood, flour, and [Bo’s Famous Seasoning](https://store.bojangles.com/bojangles-2-bottle-seasoning-pack.html) to create a light roux, stirring frequently for 2 minutes on medium/high heat.
- Pour in heavy cream stirring constantly for 2 minutes on medium heat or until begins the thicken.
- Remove from heat and serve overtop Savory French Toast.

**Savory French Toast Batter:**

- Beat the eggs in a bowl until well mixed.
- Stir in the milk, heavy cream, [Bo’s Famous Seasoning](https://store.bojangles.com/bojangles-2-bottle-seasoning-pack.html), pepper, & optional herbs.
- Dip bread in savory French toast batter mixture, turning to coat both sides evenly.
- Cook bread slices on lightly greased nonstick griddle or skillet on medium heat until brown on both sides and cooked throughout.
- Top with seafood cream sauce & enjoy!

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## Photo Gallery

Enjoy photos of this dish shot by **Ernesto Moreno**.

- [![A](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/A-2-640x480.jpg)](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/A-2.jpg)
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## About Chef Adams Spears

![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Chef-Adam-2-1.jpg)

**Chef Adam Spears** attended **Johnson & Wales University** and worked under an array of talented Charlotte chefs before opening his first restaurant & bakery,**Local Loaf**, in 2013.

 By the end of 2018, Local Loaf moved to the heart of NoDa, where Chef Spears now serves up delicious breakfast, brunch & bakery items. His commitment to consistency in products, passion, service and great flavor is clear in every unique menu item.

#### ***This Culinary Exploration Was Sponsored By***

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