Fiesta Corn Saute

Fiesta Corn Saute is a snap to make and it packs incredible flavor with sweetness from the corn, a hint of spice from chili powder and a smoky finish from smoked paprika. You’re going to want this one at all of your backyard BBQs this summer.

 

I just have to get this out there…..I am in love with this corn dish! I mean it is seriously good…..like I couldn’t stop eating it good!

So let’s back up a bit…..I over-bought some fresh corn not too long ago for some other recipes I was working on. That left me with an abundance of corn that I needed to use.  Since fresh corn is so yummy and delicious, I couldn’t let it go to waste….I needed an idea….fast.

That brings us to yesterday. As I was walking through the produce section of the grocery store, it all came to me and I quickly threw the ingredients I needed into my cart.

I started thinking about sauteing the corn and what I could add to it to make it taste amazing. That led to this incredible fiesta corn saute. First, I sauteed up some onion, garlic, red bell pepper and corn.  But that wasn’t enough, so to boost the flavor factor up I added chili powder, smoked paprika and cilantro, with a little lemon juice to brighten everything up. The result was AMAZING! The corn is perfectly sweet, the chili powder adds a little spiciness and the smoked paprika, of course, adds a slight smokiness. Absolute perfection!

So, get yourself some corn and give this one a try. You won’t be disappointed!

Tips and Tricks

• I highly recommend fresh corn over frozen or canned. Fresh corn is so much sweeter and adds such a lovely flavor.
• This is really delicious served with grilled meats, such as chicken beef or pork and is also a delicious topping for grilled or broiled fish.
• The most delicious corn can be found at your local farmers market or at a corn stand that you will often find in a store parking lot.
• If you or someone your cooking for doesn’t like the taste of cilantro, you can substitute fresh parsley which will also add a nice brightness to the finished dish.
• A squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds freshness and brightness to the recipe.

Ingredients Needed to Make Fiesta Corn Saute

• Butter – Margarine can also be used.
• Red onion – I prefer red onion both for the color and flavor, but yellow or white onion can be substituted.
• Fresh garlic – Fresh will give the freshest flavor, but feel free to substitute 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, it that’s what you have on hand.
• Red bell pepper – I like red pepper, both for the vibrant color as well as the sweet flavor.
• Fresh corn on the cob – In a pinch, you can substitute frozen, but nothing really beats the sweet flavor of fresh corn.
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Chili powder – This adds just a little bit of heat and balances the sweetness of both the corn and the red bell pepper.
• Smoked paprika – This is added to give the dish just a little smokiness.
• Fresh lemon juice -A little squeeze brightens up all of the flavors of the dish.
• Fresh cilantro – If you happen to be a person that doesn’t care for cilantro, fresh parsley can be substituted.

How to Make Fiesta Corn Saute

• Melt butter in a large skillet, over medium heat.
• Add onion and red pepper, sauté for about 5 minutes, until starting to soften.
• Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
• Stir in corn.
• Stir in salt, pepper, chili powder and smoked paprika.
• Saute mixture for 3 minutes more.
• Stir in lemon juice and cilantro.

ENJOY!

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