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.
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.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 medium red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 ears of corn, about 3 cups
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 142Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 361mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 3gSugar: 10gProtein: 3g
ENJOY!
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