Double-Corn Fritters With Dungeness Crab Crème Fraîche Recipe

Name: Double-Corn Fritters With Dungeness Crab Crème Fraîche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 large egg; 2/3 cup fresh corn kernels; 1/2 cup diced red onion; 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper; Corn oil (for frying); 6 ounces Dungeness crabmeat, picked over, patted dry, flaked; 1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives plus additional chives for garnish; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; Pinch of cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
2/3 cup fresh corn kernels
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
Corn oil (for frying)
6 ounces Dungeness crabmeat, picked over, patted dry, flaked
1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives plus additional chives for garnish
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper

1
Mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Whisk buttermilk and egg in small bowl to blend. Stir egg mixture into dry ingredients, then stir in corn kernels, onion, and bell pepper (do not overmix).
2
Pour enough oil into large skillet to coat bottom. Heat oil over medium heat. Working in batches, drop 1 scant tablespoon batter for each fritter into hot skillet; spread each to 2-inch round. Fry until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to baking sheet. (Can be made ahead. Let stand at room temperature up to 2 hours or cover and chill overnight. Bake uncovered in 350u00b0F oven until heated through, 6 to 8 minutes.)
3
Place crabmeat in medium bowl. Fold in creme fraiche, 1/4 cup chives, white pepper, and cayenne. Season with salt. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Stir before using.)
4
Arrange warm fritters on platter. Top with crab mixture and garnish with additional chives.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/8 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Double-Corn Fritters With Dungeness Crab Crème Fraîche falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Double-Corn Fritters With Dungeness Crab Crème Fraîche

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