Description
Corn Fritter Caprese with Peaches and Tomatoes is a vibrant summer dish that beautifully marries the sweetness of ripe peaches and juicy tomatoes with crispy corn fritters. This delightful recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or enjoying a light dinner at home. With its stunning presentation and refreshing flavors, it’s an easy way to showcase seasonal produce while impressing family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels
- 4 peaches, thickly sliced
- 3 tomatoes, thickly sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup half-and-half
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine corn, scallions, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, and red-pepper flakes. Mix in flour and baking powder until combined.
- Add whisked eggs and half-and-half to form a thick batter; gently fold in mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop ¼-cup portions of batter into the skillet. Cook until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side). Transfer cooked fritters to paper towel-lined baking sheet.
- Arrange fritters on a platter with peach slices, tomato slices, and mozzarella slices. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with torn basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (80g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg