Crispy Fresh Corn Fritters with Crab and Chipotle Lime Dressing

Freshly shucked corn stars here, as does the thin, light, crispy batter. You can substitute shrimp or even ceviche for the crab.

• Preparation Time: 12 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 mins
• Total Time: 16 mins
• Calories: 279 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ cup ice water
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 lime, juiced
• ¼ cup self-rising flour
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 1 large egg white
• 2 teaspoons ground dried chipotle pepper
• 2 ears fresh sweet white corn, kernels removed from cob
• 1 ½ cups flaked fresh Dungeness crab meat
• 1 fresh lime, cut into wedges

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk mayonnaise, chipotle powder, and lime juice together in a mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed for serving.

Step 2

Whisk egg white, ice water, and salt together in a large mixing bowl until mixture is light and foamy, 1 or 2 minutes. Add cornstarch and flour; whisk together until thoroughly mixed. Batter should resemble a thin pancake batter. Stir in corn.

Step 3

Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a seasoned cast iron skillet. Spoon about 2 large spoonfuls of batter into oil for each fritter. Do not crowd, cook in batches, if necessary. Fry until browned and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Turn fritters carefully to avoid spattering the oil. Drain on paper-towel-lined plate.

Step 4

Serve topped with fresh Dungeness crab and drizzle with the chipotle dressing. Serve with a wedge of lime.