Snow Crab Fritters with Citrus Basil Tartar Sauce

Serves 4-6

Fritter Ingredients:

• 1½ cups flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. Hot Under The Kilt Acadian Cajun Seasoning
• 1 egg slightly beaten
• 1 cup whole milk
• ¼ cup red pepper finely diced
• ¼ cup shallots finely diced
• 1 lb snow crab meat

Directions:

1. Mix together flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl.
2. Make a well in the center and add egg and milk.
3. Whisk, making sure that no lumps remain.
4. Mix in red pepper, shallots, and snow crab meat.
5. Heat a deep fryer to 360F.
6. Using a TBSP, carefully drop the fitters one-by-one into the hot oil.
7. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
8. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel.

Citrus Basil Tartar Sauce Ingredients:

• 2 tsp. fresh basil, finely chopped
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 2 tsp. lime Juice
• 2 tbs. shallots, finely diced
• ¼ cup red pepper finely diced
• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tsp deli mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate.

Snow crab meat is available year round at Logan’s Daily Catch in New Glasgow, N.S.