Grilled Corn Lima Bean And Lobster Ragout Food

CORN AND LIMA BEAN RAGOUT RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Steps:

• 1. Cook the beans in a saucepan over medium heat with the onion, bay leaf, parsley branches, thyme sprigs, ½ tsp salt and 2 cups water. When tender, after about 15 minutes, drain and remove the bay leaf, parsley and thyme. 2. Melt the butter in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the scallions and corn until they begin to get brown, about 2 minutes. Add the beans, half the herbs, paprika and carrot juice. Simmer for 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with the remaining herbs before serving.

LIMA-BEAN RAGOUT WITH GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• To make the shrimp, combine the garlic, jalapenos, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Preheat a grill.
• To make the ragout, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the red pepper and corn and cook for 2 minutes. Add the lima beans, tomato and jalapeno, lower the heat and cook for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper. Keep warm.
• Grill the shrimp until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Mound the ragout onto the center of 4 plates and surround with the shrimp. Serve immediately.

CORN AND LIMA BEAN RAGOUT

Steps:

• Place 1 1/2 cups of the corn in a food processor with the milk. Process until pureed.
• Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet. Add the shallots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining corn and the lima beans and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Stir in the corn puree.
• Cover the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, about 15 minutes. Uncover and stir in tomatoes, olives, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

GRILLED CORN, LIMA BEAN AND LOBSTER RAGOUT

Steps:

• Grill the corn over hot coals until charred, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Husk. Using a sharp knife, cut the kernels off the cob. Set aside. Cut the lobster claws in half lengthwise. Cut the tail into 8 pieces crosswise. Set both aside.
• Combine the olive oil, lima beans and grilled corn in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet. Saute over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking until the lima beans are tender, about 7 to 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide the ragout between 4 bowls. Garnish each with 2 pieces of lobster tail and half a claw.

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Soak the corn in a large container of water for 1 hour. Prepare the grill. Put the soaked cobs on the hot grill and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, turning frequently. The corn is done when it feels soft when you press on it.
• While the corn is grilling make the lime butter: In a small bowl add the butter, lime zest, chervil, and salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well and spread onto a large plate. Spread the queso fresco onto another plate.
• Take the corn off the grill and carefully peel back the husks (it will be hot). Remove the corn silk and tie the husks in a knot so you can hold on to it like a handle. Roll in the lime butter and then roll in the queso fresco; sprinkle with the Ancho Chile Rub. Place on a large platter and serve immediately.
• For the spice rub: Toast the ancho chile pieces over low heat in a dry skillet until fragrant, shaking the pan so they don't scorch. Put the chiles in spice grinder and pulse to a powder. Add the remaining ingredients and buzz again to combine.

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH LIMA BEAN AND ROASTED TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
• Core tomatoes, then halve crosswise. Stud the cut side of each half with garlic slivers, then sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper (total). Arrange tomatoes, cut sides up, in a lightly oiled shallow baking pan, then drizzle evenly with 1 tablespoon oil. Roast until just soft and wilted, 15 to 20 minutes.
• While tomatoes roast, cook beans in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander and cool slightly, about 10 minutes. When beans are cool enough to handle, gently slip off skins. Coarsely chop beans and roasted tomatoes, then toss with basil, remaining tablespoon oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and lemon juice (to taste).
• Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas). If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. When charcoal turns grayish white (about 15 minutes from lighting), hold your hand 5 inches above grill rack to determine charcoal heat. It is medium-hot when you can hold your hand there for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce to moderate setting.
• Pat fish dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Grill on lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using gas grill, turning over once, until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes total.
• Serve fish topped with bean and roasted tomato sauce.

GRILLED CORN SALAD WITH LIMA BEANS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk 1/2 cup oil, vinegar, and shallot in small bowl. Set dressing aside. Brush corn with remaining 1/4 cup oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until tender and beginning to char in spots, turning often, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Cut corn from cobs. Transfer to large bowl. Cook lima beans in boiling salted water until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain. Mix lima beans into corn. Mix watercress and tomatoes into corn mixture. Add dressing and toss to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese; garnish with olives. Serve, passing roasted pepper sauce.

BABY LIMA BEANS AND CORN

Steps:

• In a medium size saucepan bring water to a boil.
• Place frozen lima beans, bacon drippings, salt and pepper in water. Cover with a lid. Turn heat down to very low heat and let simmer for an hour and 15 minutes. Keep a watchful eye and do not let water boil out.
• Pour drained can of corn kernels into bean mixture and simmer 15 more minutes.
• Serve and enjoy!