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Crab, Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salsa

Here's how you make Crab, Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salsa
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  • Servings: 6-12
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 40-45m
    • The following recipe serves 6-12 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/2 cup fresh corn (about 1 large ear or 2 small)
  • 1/2 can (15 ounce) black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1/2 to 1/3 cup crab meat, cooked (diced, I prefer blue crab)
  • 2 cups tomatoes, plum (peeled chopped and lightly seeded)
  • 4 ounces tomato sauce
  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 2/3 cup onions (fine diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2/3 cups green bell peppers (fine diced)
  • 1/4 cup jalapeno pepper (seeds and ribs removed and minced)
  • 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Seasoning (1 teaspoon epazote seasoning)
  • Pinch chili flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon oil olive oil, to saute
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Base Vegetables ... Add the olive oil to pot, and bring to medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, green peppers, jalapeno, and saute for 1 minute; then, reduce to medium low, and let the vegetables sweat until tender. A good 3-4 minutes - you do not want them to brown.

  • Step 2: Tomatoes ... Increase the heat to medium; and add, the fresh tomatoes, cumin, epazote, chili flakes, and 1/2 of the salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes to combine all the ingredients. Then, add the tomato paste and sauce, and cook at least 20 minutes until the fresh tomatoes have pretty much broken down.

  • Step 3: Corn ... I like to grill the corn first; it isn't necessary, but it really does make a difference. You can use a grill pan or an outdoor grill. Simply grill until some of the kernels are lightly toasted; and, the corn is tender. It should take about 15 minutes. You can also roast the corn in the husks on the grill, or in the oven; or, simply boil the corn. You can even use frozen corn (thawed); but, the grilled corn does taste so much better. Use your favorite method. Once the corn is done, cool; and cut off the cobs.

  • Step 4: Beans and Corn ... Then, add the corn, black beans, and season again with salt and pepper. Add the vinegar and cook another 5 minutes.

  • Step 5: Finish ... Remove the salsa from the heat, and cool completely. Finally, add the crab, mix gently, then store in mason or tupperware containers; and, it will last 2-3 days in the fridge. Serve for a party with a mix of tortilla chips. I prefer blue crab; but, any crab will work just fine. I have even used a 'canned' crab too. Just make sure to buy a quality lump crab.

  • Step 6: One friend freezes this; and says it is fine. I haven't tried it; but, I can't really see any reason why I can't be frozen. I may add the crab after if has thawed. I just haven't tried that. I always make a batch for a party and it's gone.

  • Step 7: Note: Feel free to add more corn, beans, or crab if you want. It really depends what I have on hand.

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