Crab & Sweet Corn Cakes

Health score
7%
Crab & Sweet Corn Cakes
45 min.
4
295kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your next gathering with a delightful dish that perfectly balances flavor and creativity? Look no further than these irresistible Crab & Sweet Corn Cakes! This recipe captures the essence of casual outdoor dining with a touch of gourmet flair, bringing an exciting twist to your traditional crab cakes.

Imagine tender, flaky crabmeat mingling with sweet corn kernels, all wrapped in a delicate, golden shell that’s created right on your grill. The aroma of fresh cilantro and zesty green onions fills the air, enhancing the anticipation of each bite. Not only are they delicious, but these cakes are incredibly easy to prepare, making them a fantastic option for both seasoned chefs and novice cooks alike.

The vibrant colors and textures of the ingredients will impress your guests at any barbecue or family dinner, while the accompanying sweet chile sauce, crème fraîche, and zesty lime wedges provide a refreshing contrast that elevates each bite. In just 45 minutes, you can present a plateful of these delightful cakes, perfect as a side dish or as a star on their own. Treat your taste buds and create lasting memories with this scrumptious culinary adventure!

Ingredients

  • servings sriracha sweet (see note)
  • ounces crabmeat cooked
  • 0.5 cup corn kernels canned drained
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch 
  •  eggs beaten
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon cilantro leaves fresh roughly chopped
  •  spring onion thinly sliced
  • servings lime wedges 
  •  serrano chiles red finely chopped
  • 0.7 cup crème fraîche sour

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • grill

Directions

  1. Lightly mix the crab, green onions, chile and cilantro in a bowl and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Sift the flour and cornstarch into a separate bowl.
  3. Add 2/3 cup cold water and the eggs and whisk until smooth. Stir in the crab mixture and corn kernels. The mixture should have the consistency of heavy cream.
  4. Set up the outdoor grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat.
  5. Place a griddle, plancha or piastra suitable for use on an outdoor grill on the grill to preheat. Grease the griddle with some oil. Spoon small amounts of the batter onto the griddle and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until golden.
  6. Serve with crème fraîche, sweet chile sauce and lime wedges.
  7. Thai-style sweet chile sauce can be found in the Asian section of large supermarkets.
  8. From My Grill: Outdoor Cooking Australian Style by Pete Evans. Text copyright © 2009 Peter Evans; photography copyright © 2009 Anson Smart. First published in 2009 by Murdoch Books Australia; first published in the United States in 2011 by Weldon Owen, a division of Bonnier.

Nutrition Facts

Calories295kcal
Protein22.19%
Fat32.14%
Carbs45.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.75
Glycemic Load
8.74
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
14.696956499763%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.43mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.94mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:294.51kcal
14.73%
Fat:10.38g
15.97%
Saturated Fat:4.75g
29.71%
Carbohydrates:33.2g
11.07%
Net Carbohydrates:31.78g
11.56%
Sugar:3.42g
3.8%
Cholesterol:159.45mg
53.15%
Sodium:652.94mg
28.39%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.13g
32.25%
Selenium:38.41µg
54.87%
Vitamin B12:2.16µg
36.07%
Copper:0.53mg
26.47%
Phosphorus:236.8mg
23.68%
Folate:82.06µg
20.52%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.79%
Zinc:2.78mg
18.56%
Vitamin B3:2.8mg
13.98%
Vitamin K:13.77µg
13.12%
Vitamin B5:1.18mg
11.83%
Calcium:110.79mg
11.08%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.95%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.18%
Vitamin E:1.5mg
9.97%
Iron:1.66mg
9.22%
Vitamin A:449.1IU
8.98%
Magnesium:35.08mg
8.77%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.39%
Potassium:292.06mg
8.34%
Fiber:1.42g
5.68%
Vitamin C:4.66mg
5.65%
Vitamin D:0.44µg
2.93%
Source:Epicurious