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Corn Sauté with Fresh Ginger, Garlic & Cilantro
This is a surprisingly delicious little dish filled with bright, fresh flavors. It’s an excellent side dish for grilled or roasted fish, chicken or pork, or as a salsa over soft shell tacos. It’s a great way to bring “summer” to the table any time of year!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 - 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup scallions thinly sliced & divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger minced
- 2 - 3 tablespoons fresh garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh serrano chile seeds/ribs removed & minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped & divided
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest optional
- ½ - 1 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
- 2 heaping cups fresh corn kernels 3 - 4 ears
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice about of one half lime
- Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Chop and prep all fresh ingredients.
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In a large pan, add the 2 tablespoons of the butter and melt over medium heat.
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When butter is melted, add ¾ cup of the scallions (reserving the rest for garish), ginger, garlic,
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serrano chile, and 1 tablespoon of cilantro (reserving the rest for garnish), lime zest, and salt. Sauté these ingredients, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes.
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Add corn kernels and lime juice, and continue sautéing all ingredients for an additional 2 - 3 minutes. All ingredients should be lightly cooked with bright colors and some crunch.
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Taste. Add salt if needed and a few grinds of fresh cracked pepper, and give it all a final stir before spooning it into a serving bowl. Garnish with remaining scallions and cilantro. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Recipe Notes
Enjoy as a “salsa” or side dish with:
-Roasted or grilled fish (such as halibut or cobia) on a bed of Romaine lettuce
-Grilled or baked chicken with brown rice or baked potatoes
-Grilled pork chops or pork roast and grilled or garlic mashed potatoes
-Pork or chicken tacos and Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce