I love taking classic recipes and giving them an upscale swing with the addition of premium ingredients like our delicious crab meat. For this recipe it is basically a cornbread batter with some crab added and it is deep fried into a little crispy, moist and delicious taste of the South. Pair it with a funky dipping sauce, like pickled jalapeno tartare or a spicy bloody Mary cocktail sauce and you have got an easy way to wow your guests.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Crab meat
- 1 cup Whole Buttermilk (not reduced fat or light)
- 2 Eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1/2 cup Self Rising Course Ground Corn Meal
- 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Scallion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer with whisk attachment, combine the egg, buttermilk and scallion and mix to combine. In a separate bowl combine all of the dry ingredients. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until fully combined. Using a rubber spatula gently fold the crab meat into the batter, being careful not to break up the pieces. Allow to rest under refrigeration for at least 10 minutes before cooking. Use a small scoop (1/2-3/4oz) to portion into hot oil and fry at 350⁰ until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and serve with your favorite dipping sauce such as spicy cocktail, Creole remoulade or jalapeno tartar sauce.
