Dungeness Crab and Corn Fritters

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

Crispy fritters packed with sweet crab meat and fresh corn, ideal as an appetizer or light meal. This Pacific Northwest-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Dungeness crab meat, Corn kernels, Egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, picked over for shells Dungeness crab meat
• 1 cup (fresh or thawed frozen) Corn kernels
• 1, lightly beaten Egg
• 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped Chives
• 2 tbsp Butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup crab meat, 1 cup corn kernels, 1 beaten egg, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp chopped chives. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until melted and bubbling.
3. Step 3: Drop the mixture by heaping tablespoons into the skillet, pressing down slightly to form patties. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
4. Step 4: Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess butter. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.