Chilled Corn and Crab Salad Recipe

Name: Chilled Corn and Crab Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears of corn); 1 small red onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 pinch sugar; 1 tablespoon minced seeded hot red chili pepper (such as red Thai chili); 3 ounces lump crabmeat (about 3/4 cup); 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh basil, plus more leaves (to garnish); ½ teaspoon coarse salt; fresh ground pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears of corn)
1 small red onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 pinch sugar
1 tablespoon minced seeded hot red chili pepper (such as red Thai chili)
3 ounces lump crabmeat (about 3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh basil, plus more leaves (to garnish)
½ teaspoon coarse salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste

1
Heat 1 teaspoons oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2
Add corn, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Stir in onions.
5
Let cool.
6
Whisk together lemon juice and sugar.
7
Drizzle remaining tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons oil, whisking until combined.
8
Combine corn-onion mixture, chili, crabmeat, and basil Gently stir in lemon dressing, salt and pepper.
9
Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) Serve garnished with basil leaves.

350

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears of corn), 1 small red onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup), and more.

Yes, Chilled Corn and Crab Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Chilled Corn and Crab Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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