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Scallion Cornmeal Fritters

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These thin cornmeal fritters go nicely with the flounder in jalapeño cream. They are made from the same type of batter as hush puppies, but not deep-fried.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 min

  • Yield

    Makes 18 fritters

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup whole milk
1 1/3 cups yellow cornmeal (preferably stone-ground)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped scallion greens
About 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 200°F.

    Step 2

    Whisk together egg, milk, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and scallions in a bowl until combined.

    Step 3

    Heat 1/4 inch oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Fill a 1/4-cup measure half full with batter and carefully spoon it into skillet, then form 4 more fritters in skillet and fry, turning over once, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes total. Transfer to paper towels to drain briefly, then keep warm in 1 layer in a shallow baking pan in oven. Make more fritters in same manner (do not crowd skillet).

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