Corn Sesame Saute Food

CORN SAUTE

Steps:

• Cook the peppers and onions in olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat until soft. Add the zucchini and season with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, lightly char the corn on a gas burner, using tongs to turn, 2 minutes. Let cool, and then cut the kernels off the cob. Add the corn kernels to the pan and cook the whole mixture 5 more minutes. Serve.

CORN SESAME SAUTE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in saucepan and cook over medium heat until margarine is melted.
• Reduce heat, cover and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.

SESAME CORN AND BASIL SAUTE

Steps:

• Lightly toast the sesame seeds in a large skillet over medium heat, taking care not to burn them, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and reserve.
• Return the skillet to medium heat and add the butter and garlic. Saute the garlic as the butter melts, about 2 minutes. Add the corn, salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the corn is just tender and warmed through, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the sesame seeds and half the basil and mix until combined. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining basil.

CORN 'N' CELERY SAUTE

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute celery in butter until crisp-tender; add corn. Cook and stir until heated through. Stir in salt and pepper.

GRILLED CORN WITH CILANTRO AND SESAME

Steps:

• Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until kernels are tender and charred in spots, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sesame oil, ginger, jalapeno, and cilantro; season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer corn to a platter and spread sesame oil mixture over cobs. Sprinkle each with sesame seeds and serve.

SUMMER CORN SAUTé WITH TONS OF HERBS

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and cumin seeds. Sauté until shallot is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add corn kernels, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Sauté until corn is tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in all herbs. Season to taste with salt. Transfer corn to bowl and serve.

CHICKEN AND CORN SAUTE

Steps:

• 1. Combine chili powder and salt in shallow dish, add chicken, and shake to coat, very throughly.
• 2. Heat one tablespoon oil in large skillet on medium high heat. Add chicken, cook and stir until, no longer pink in center.
• Remove to serving dish.
• 3. Heat remaining one tablespoon oil in skillet. Add onion, cook and stir 2 minutes or until tender. Add bell peppers. Cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add corn. Heat throughly, stirring occasionally. Return chicken to reheat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 4. Great if served with plain white rice.

ASIAN-STYLE CORN, AVOCADO, AND SESAME SALSA

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush corn all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil. Grill until corn is tender and brown in spots, turning frequently, about 10 minutes. Cool.
• Cut corn kernels off cobs. Mix vinegar, green onions, sesame seeds, chili paste, garlic, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in medium bowl. Add corn and avocado; toss gently to combine. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
• Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.