Double-Corn Fritters with Dungeness Crab Crème Fraîche

Double-Corn Fritters with Dungeness Crab Crème Fraîche
Double-Corn Fritters with Dungeness Crab Crème Fraîche might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 144 calories, 8g of protein, and 5g of fat. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up crème fraîche, cornmeal, corn oil, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a pescatarian diet.

Instructions

1
Mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl.
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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).
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OnionOnion
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3
Pour enough oil into large skillet to coat bottom.
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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.
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5
Transfer to baking sheet. (Can be made ahead.
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6
Let stand at room temperature up to 2 hours or cover and chill overnight.
7
Bake uncovered in 350°F oven until heated through, 6 to 8 minutes.)
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Place crabmeat in medium bowl. Fold in crème fraîche, 1/4 cup chives, white pepper, and cayenne. Season with salt. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Stir before using.)
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Arrange warm fritters on platter. Top with crab mixture and garnish with additional chives.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score7
Dish TypesSide Dish
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