Skillet Corn Fritters With Grilled Tomato Toppers

Cook Tara K.'s Note:

I got this from Everyday with Rachael Ray. It's a great mag.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 2

Yield: 8.0 fritters

• 1 1/2 cups grilled creamed corn
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tomatoes, cut into 8 slices
• 2 tablespoons basil, thinly sliced

Directions:

1. The grilled creamed corn recipe: http://www.recipezaar.com/rz.266810.
2. Preheat a grill to medium. In a large bowl, combine the creamed orn, onion, breadcrubs, eggs, baking powder, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
3. Position a large cast-iron skillet over the grate. Add 1/2 tbs oil and heat until hot.
4. working in batches, drop 1/4 cupfulls of the batter onto the skillet, leaving an inch in between.
5. Cover and cook, turning once and pressing gently to flatten, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minute
6. drain on paper towles. repeat with another 1 1/2 tbs oil and the remining batter.
7. Increase the heat to high. Brush the tomato slices with the remaining 1 Tbs oil and season with salt and pepper.
8. Arrange on the grate in a single layer and grill, turning once, until grill marks appear, about 3 minute.
9. Transfer the corn fritters to a platter and top with the tomato slices and basil.