Cajun Crab & Corn Fritters Recipe

Name: Joe Fortes Cajun Crab & Corn Fritters Recipe
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked crab meat; 1 cup sweet corn kernels; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tbs green onions, chopped; 1 tbs Cajun seasoning; 2 large eggs, beaten; 0.5 cups milk; 1 tsp baking powder; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; as needed oil for frying; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 roasted jalapeño, minced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbs lemon juice; to taste salt

Inspired by Joe Fortes

Time40m

Serves4

Old bay spice, roasted jalapeno aïoli

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Ingredients

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Fritters

1 cup cooked crab meat

1 cup Sweet corn kernels

1 cup 00 bread flour

2 tbs Green onions, chopped

1 tbs Cajun seasoning

2 large eggs, beaten

1/2 cups Milk

1 tsp Baking powder

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

as needed oil for frying

Roasted Jalapeno Aïoli

1 cup Mayonnaise

1 roasted jalapeño, minced

1 clove Garlic, minced

1 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

to taste Celtic sea salt

Method

Fritters Preparation

Mix the Fritter Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, corn, flour, green onions, Cajun seasoning, beaten eggs, milk, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Form the Fritters

Using your hands or a scoop, form the mixture into small patties, about 2 inches in diameter.

Heat Oil

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry the Fritters

Carefully add the patties to the skillet, frying in batches if necessary. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Roasted Jalapeno Aïoli Preparation

Combine Aïoli Ingredients

In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, minced roasted jalapeño, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Serve

Serve the crab and corn fritters warm with the roasted jalapeño aïoli on the side.