Corn and Crab Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 cob corn
• 3.7 ounces (105 grams) crab
• 0.9 ounces (25 grams) grated cheddar cheese (about 1/2 loose cup)
• 0.7 ounces (20 grams) basil, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
• finishing salt such as Maldon or Fleur de Sel

Instructions

1. 1
   Use a sharp knife to cut the corn off the cob into a bowl. When you're done cutting the kernels, use the back side of the knife to scrape any remaining bits of corn and juice off the cob and into the bowl.
2. 2
   Add the crab, cheddar, basil, flour, cornmeal, egg and black pepper into a bowl and stir well to combine.
3. 3
   Prepare a paper towel lined wire rack.
4. 4
   Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.
5. 5
   Add the fritter mixture 1 heaping tablespoon at a time to the pan and fry until golden brown on one side.
6. 6
   Gently flip the fritter over with a spatula and give it a light press to flatten it out, and then fry until the other side becomes golden brown and crisp.
7. 7
   Drain the fritters on the paper towels, and then sprinkle with finishing salt before serving.