Crab Salad With Corn Sheet Sauce Recipes

CRAB SALAD WITH CORN-SHEET SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut the corn kernels from the cobs. Set aside 1/4 cup for the garnish. Over a bowl, scrape each cob with the back of a knife to release the juices.
• Place the kernels and juice in a blender. Blend briefly on low to break up the corn, then on high for about 2 minutes to make a purée. If using frozen corn, add 1/4 cup water to the blender. (If the corn will not blend, stop the machine and loosen the kernels with a spoon before trying again.) Strain the purée through a sieve placed over a saucepan and lined with 3 layers of fine cheesecloth. Press on the solids with a ladle to release the juices, then wring out the corn-filled cheesecloth to extract the remaining juices. You should have about 2 1/2 cups corn juice.
• Add the butter, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the saucepan and place over medium-low heat. Season with more sugar and salt to taste. Whisk continually until the butter melts, then stir until the sauce lightly coats the back of a wooden spoon, 12 to 16 minutes. Transfer to a heatproof container and cover with plastic wrap to cool.
• Whisk the cooled sauce until smooth. Cover an 8 1/2 -by-12-inch rimmed cookie sheet with wax paper. (Make sure the cookie sheet fits in the freezer and that its surface is perfectly flat.) Spray the wax paper with cooking oil, then pour the sauce over it in a thin sheet (about $(7$)2-inch thick). Drain off the excess sauce and place the sheet in the freezer. Repeat with a second cookie sheet.
• Combine the coconut milk, curry powder, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a small saucepan. Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and chill.
• Cut the avocado slices in half horizontally. Zest the lime, then peel and segment the lime and cut the segments in half horizontally. If using large basil leaves, tear them into small pieces.
• Cut each of the frozen corn sheets into 4 3-by-8-inch rectangles, slicing through the wax paper. Return the cookie sheets to the freezer.
• To serve, arrange a few pieces of crabmeat, avocado and red pepper flat in a 2-by-6-inch area on each of 8 plates. Do not pile the ingredients. Top each salad with a few corn kernels, a little lime zest and basil. Dab with a touch of coconut sauce. Remove a rectangle of corn sauce from the freezer. Peel the wax paper from it as you lay it directly over a salad. Work quickly -- the sauce melts rapidly and will stick to the wax paper unless frozen solid. Do not worry about breaks in the sheet. As the sheet thaws, the sauce will envelope the ingredients below. Garnish with corn kernels, lime zest and basil. Repeat with the remaining 7 salads.

CHILLED CORN AND CRAB SALAD

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.

CRAB SALAD

Steps:

• Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl. Stir gently to combine.
• Serve immediately, or cover and chill for up to 2 days.
• Sprinkle with additional chopped dill for garnish if desired.

CORNMEAL-CRUSTED SOFT-SHELLED CRABS WITH CILANTRO-LIME TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, salt, and pepper and pour into a 3-quart shallow dish. Add crabs and soak, covered and chilled, 1 hour.
• Heat enough oil to measure 2 inches deep in a wide 4-quart heavy pot (about 4 inches deep) to 375°F.
• Whisk together flour and cornmeal and transfer to a large sealable plastic bag. Lift 1 crab out of buttermilk, letting excess drip off, and shake in bag to coat with flour. Knock off excess flour and transfer to a tray. Repeat with remaining crabs, arranging them in 1 layer as coated.
• Deep-fry crabs, 2 at a time, turning over halfway through frying (watch out for popping), until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Return oil to 375°F between batches. Drain crabs on paper towels and serve with tartar sauce.

SHE-CRAB AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring the half-and-half to a simmer and poach the cucumbers in it for three to four minutes, until just cooked. Add the Sherry.
• Using a sharp knife, strip the kernels from the cobs. In a large pot, heat the butter and oil over medium-high heat.Saute the corn kernels for five minutes, or until heated through. Add the crab meat, red peppers and the rest of the seasonings. Saute for another two minutes, stirring constantly to blend well.
• In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber mixture and half-and-half with the crab mixture and cool at room temperature. Place the spinach leaves on a large platter and arrange the salad over them.