Sweet corn’s last hoorah

Sweet corn’s last hoorah

Posted on September 6th, 2011 by Jessica Alfreds

The summer is (sadly) coming to an end and sweet summer corn will soon be a thing of the past. Here is one of my favorite corn recipes….

CRAB AND CORN CAKES WITH CHIPOTLE REMOULADE

* ¼ cup mayonnaise

* 1 large egg

* 1 teaspoon hot sauce

* 1 pound jumbo lump crab

* 3/4 cup bread crumbs

* ½ cup sweet summer corn kernels

* 1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper

* 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

* 2 tablespoons olive oil

* 2 tablespoons butter

* Chipotle Remoulade to garnish your cakes with, optional

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a bowl, whisk together the mayo, egg and hot sauce. Add the crab, bread crumbs, corn, pepper, and cilantro. Mix well, breaking up some of the lumps of crabmeat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Divide the crab mixture into approximately 8 equal portions, then form each portion into a cake (refer to picture), transferring the cakes as formed to a flat baking sheet.

In a large, heavy nonstick skillet (work in batches so you don’t crowd the pan), warm some of the olive oil and butter over medium heat. With a spatula, carefully slide the crab cakes into the skillet. Cover and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Carefully turn the cakes, cover the skillet and cook until golden brown, crisp and just cooked through while remaining moist, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Put in oven another 5 minutes to cook throughout.

Serve some of the Remoulade on top of, underneath, or beside the cakes.

CHIPOTLE REMOULADE:

* 1 cup mayonnaise

* 4 teaspoons finely chopped chives

* 1 tablespoon minced chipotle chiles in adobo

* 2 teaspoons lime juice

* 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

In a bowl, stir together the mayo, scallion, chipotles, lime, and mustard. Keep in fridge for up to 3 days.

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Jessica Alfreds is a Chef, Caterer, and Event Planner based in New York City. She is currently working on her first cookbook, teaching herself how to sew, and attempting to live a purposeful life. Jessica is a 3rd generation New Yorker and currently resides in the East Village. Visit jessicaalfreds.com.