Florida Crab and Corn Fritters Recipe

Name: Florida Crab and Corn Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; salt; cayenne pepper; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup ricotta cheese; ⅓ cup buttermilk; 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 ½ cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen and thawed); ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 2 scallions, finely chopped; 1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage and flaked; vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 cup yellow cornmeal
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
salt
cayenne pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup ricotta cheese
⅓ cup buttermilk
1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen and thawed)
½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage and flaked
vegetable oil

1
In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cayenne pepper to.
2
taste; stir until well blended.
3
In a small bowl, combine the eggs, cheese, buttermilk, and lime juice; stir until well blended.
4
Add to the dry ingredients; stir until the batter is well blended and smooth; set aside.
5
In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat; add the corn, bell pepper, and scallions andcook, stirring, until softened, 4-5 minutes.
6
Add the cooked vegetables and crabmeat to the batter, stir gently with a fork until well mixed, and form the mixture into 6 oval patties.
7
In a large heavy skillet, heat about 1/4-inch of oil over med-high heat; cook the patties about 3 minutes on each side or until golden; drain on paper towels.
8
Serve hot.

608

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 cup yellow cornmeal, ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Florida Crab and Corn Fritters 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.

Florida Crab and Corn Fritters

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