Lobster Corn Fritters

Name: Lobster Corn Fritters
Ingredients: 6 to 8 tablespoons (3/4 to 1 stick) unsalted butter; 5 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 1/4 cups fresh corn kernels (2 to 3 ears); 12 ounces freshly cooked lobster meat, 1/4-inch-diced; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 3/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning; Kosher salt; 2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves); 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads; 2 teaspoons sriracha chili sauce; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2/3 cup good mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's; Freshly ground black pepper