Out of Season Corn Fritters

By lorik

When fresh corn is out of season, frozen corn makes a fine substitute. Processing the frozen kernels in a food processor approximates the texture achieved by grating fresh corn.

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed at room temperature for 15 minutes
• 1 large egg, beaten lightly
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup corn oil or vegetable oil, or more as needed

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from cooksillustrated.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Pulse the corn, egg, flour, cornmeal, cream, shallot, salt, and cayenne in the workbowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade until the mixture forms a thick batter with some whole kernels, about ten 1-second pulses.

2. Heat oil in large heavy-bottomed, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Drop 6 heaping tablespoonfuls batter in pan. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer fritters to plate lined with paper towels. If necessary, add more oil to skillet and heat until shimmering; fry remaining batter. Serve fritters immediately