Indulge in a burst of summer flavors with our charred and herbed corn salad with crab, a delightful dish that combines the smoky sweetness of charred corn, the briny delight of crab, and the freshness of herbs. This vibrant salad is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring crisp charred corn kernels, succulent crab meat, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a burst of aromatic flavors from basil, parsley, and chives.
Accompanying this main recipe are two additional variations to tantalize your taste buds. The charred corn salad gets a spicy Latin twist with the addition of chili, lime, and cilantro in the Mexican street corn salad recipe. And for a vegetarian alternative, the charred corn salad with avocado and black beans offers a hearty and flavorful combination of textures and nutrients.
CHILLED CORN AND CRAB SALAD
A little spicy crab goes a long way in a sweet and spicy chilled salad, with fresh corn and minced hot red pepper.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add corn, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in onion. Let cool.
- Whisk together lemon juice and sugar. Drizzle in remaining tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons oil, whisking until combined.
- Combine corn-onion mixture, chile, crabmeat, and basil. Gently stir in lemon dressing, salt, and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours). Serve garnished with basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 g, Cholesterol 24 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 243 g
CRAB CAKES WITH CREOLE MUSTARD AIOLI AND GRILLED CORN, RED ONION & RED PEPPER SALAD
Steps:
- For the crab cakes: To a large bowl, add the mayonnaise, Creole mustard, Worcestershire sauce, seafood seasoning, egg, lemon zest and juice and chives. Mix thoroughly to combine. Add the saltine cracker crumbs. Add the crabmeat. Gently fold the crab into the mixture, being careful not to break up the meat too much.
- Form the mixture into four equal-sized crab cakes. Preheat a large saute pan over medium-high heat with some canola oil until it shimmers. Gently place the crab cakes into the pan and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip, and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
- For the salad: Preheat a grill pan over high heat. Place the corn and onions onto the grill pan and grill until charred, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip, then cook until charred and the onions are softened, another 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the corn kernels from the cobs and dice the grilled onions. Set aside.
- Place the red bell pepper onto an open flame on your stovetop. Cook, flipping occasionally, until completely black and charred, about 5 minutes. (If you don't have a gas stovetop, you can broil the pepper in the oven on high, turning occasionally, until charred.) Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam until the skin pulls away, about 10 minutes. Remove the skin from the bell pepper and rinse under water to ensure all of the black char is removed. Remove the stem, ribs and seeds from the roasted pepper and dice.
- To a large bowl, add the corn kernels, onions, roasted peppers, cilantro, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes and kosher salt to taste. Toss to combine. In a separate bowl, add the arugula, lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil and kosher salt to taste. Toss to combine.
- For the aioli: To a bowl, add the mayonnaise, Creole mustard, cornichons, cornichon juice, shallots and kosher salt to taste. Mix to combine.
- To serve, place the arugula onto each plate and nestle some of the corn, red onion and red pepper salad next to it. Top with a crab cake and drizzle some of the aioli around the crab cake. Enjoy!
CHARRED CORN SALAD WITH BASIL AND TOMATOES
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Salad Tomato Side Picnic Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Low Sodium Backyard BBQ Dinner Basil Corn Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Low Cholesterol Vegan Party Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Rub corn with 1 tablespoon oil. Grill, turning frequently, until corn is charred and heated through, 10-12 minutes. Remove from grill; when cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs and transfer to a large bowl. DO AHEAD: Corn can be made 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
- Place onion in a strainer and rinse with cold water to mellow its flavor. Drain well. Mix onion, remaining 5 tablespoons oil, tomatoes, basil, 1/3 cup lime juice, and thyme into corn. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more lime juice, if desired. DO AHEAD: Salad can be assembled 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
Tips:
- Choose the right corn: For the best flavor, use fresh corn on the cob. If fresh corn is unavailable, frozen corn kernels can be used, but they should be thawed and drained before using.
- Char the corn: Charring the corn adds a delicious smoky flavor. To char the corn, you can grill it over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, or roast it in a 400°F oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs add a bright, flavorful touch to this salad. Some good options include cilantro, parsley, basil, and chives.
- Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way in this salad. Too much dressing can overwhelm the other flavors.
- Serve immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The corn will lose its smoky flavor and the salad will become less crisp if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
Charred and Herbed Corn Salad with Crab is a delicious and refreshing summer salad. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. The charred corn adds a smoky flavor, the fresh herbs add a bright, flavorful touch, and the crab adds a touch of luxury. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.
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