Description
Corn Fritter Caprese with Peaches and Tomatoes is a vibrant dish that beautifully captures the essence of summer. This recipe combines crispy corn fritters with juicy peaches, ripe tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, offering a delightful array of flavors and textures. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as an impressive appetizer at your next gathering, this dish is sure to please both kids and adults alike. With its fresh ingredients and easy preparation, you can savor the tastes of summer in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears of corn)
- 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 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- ¼ cup half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tomatoes, thickly sliced
- 4 peaches, thickly sliced
- 12 ounces fresh mozzarella, thickly sliced
- ½ cup basil leaves, roughly torn
- Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
- Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix scallions, corn, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, and red-pepper flakes.
- Stir in flour and baking powder until well combined.
- Add whisked eggs and half-and-half; mix gently to form a thick batter. Fold in mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop ¼-cup portions into the skillet and fry until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side). Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- To serve, arrange fritters on a platter with sliced peaches, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, torn basil leaves, olive oil drizzle, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg