Grilled Corn Salsa Pioneer Woman Food

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over high heat (about 450˚ to 500˚).
• For the grilled corn: Pull off all of the layers of the green husk, except for the two layers closest to the kernels. Pull those two layers back without detaching them. Remove all of the thin threads of silk from around the kernels of the corn. Fold the reserved pieces of husk back over the corn kernels, leaving a couple of gaps of open space.
• Place the corn on the grill over direct heat, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Rotate each ear with a ¼ turn, cover and continue to cook 5 more minutes. Repeat 1 to 2 more times to cook all sides of the corn, 15 to 20 minutes total. Corn will become bright yellow and caramelized in spots when cooked through. Remove from the heat.
• For the garlic-chive butter: In a small bowl, combine the butter, garlic, chives, paprika, and black pepper. Mash and stir with a fork to combine.
• Remove the charred husks from the corn. Spread all over with garlic-chive butter, sprinkle with salt, and serve immediately.

GRILLED CORN AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: Preheat a grill on high for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium high and grill the corn, with the cover closed and turning occasionally, until some kernels are black, about 12 minutes. Remove and allow the corn to cool slightly.
• Using a sharp knife, cut off the kernels into a very large, deep serving bowl. (Hold the narrow end of the cob, point the other end into the bowl and cut downward, so that flying kernels are trapped by the bowl itself.) Add the black beans, chickpeas, cilantro, green and red bell peppers, onions, chile peppers, salt and pepper to taste to the bowl and toss.
• For the dressing: Whisk together the lime juice, sugar, salt, vinegar, cumin, chili powder, garlic and olive oil in a small bowl. Season to taste with hot sauce.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to thoroughly coat. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes, toss again and serve. The salad can be made a day in advance, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.

GRILLED CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Brush the corn liberally with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Grill, turning every few minutes, until light gold all over and cooked, about 12 minutes. Let cool and cut off the kernels. Discard the cobs.
• Core the tomatoes and cut a small X on the bottom of each. Brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place on the grill, X side down, away from direct heat. Cover the grill and cook until the tomatoes begin to soften but are not cooked all the way through (or they will melt through the grate!), about 15 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle, then peel. Cut the tomatoes in half crosswise and squeeze out the juice and the seeds through a sieve into a bowl. Reserve the juices and chop the flesh.
• Put the onions in the non-reactive medium bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the vinegar. Let marinate until the color changes, about 10 minutes.
• Add the chopped tomatoes, reserved tomato juice, onions, basil, and 1/3 cup olive oil to the corn. Toss well. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt, pepper, and remaining vinegar. The salsa is best eaten the same day but will keep, covered and refrigerated, a day or so.
• Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos.

CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Mix the corn, chiles, olives, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, vinegar, oil and salt in a medium bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, add the cilantro. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.

CORN SALAD

Steps:

• For the corn: Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
• Brush the corn with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked and browned, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• For the salad: Add the tomatoes, onions, pepper and jalapeno to a bowl. Pour over the olive oil and lime juice, sprinkle with a pinch salt and pepper and toss.
• Cut the corn off the cobs, leaving some in shards, then toss gently with the salad, keeping the shards intact. Sprinkle over the cilantro leaves and gently mix in.

GRILLED CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Remove husks from corn; brush corn and sweet red pepper with 2 teaspoons oil. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack., Prepare grill for indirect heat using a drip pan. Place corn over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning often. , Grill red pepper over indirect medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until tender. Cool., Cut corn from cobs and dice the sweet red pepper; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the onion, jalapenos, lime juice, salt and remaining oil; toss to coat. Serve with tortilla chips.

GRILLED BONE-IN RIB-EYE WITH GRILLED CORN AND TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Get ready: Remove the steaks from the refrigerator about a half hour before you are ready to cook. Preheat the grill on high.
• The steak: Lightly oil a kitchen towel with canola oil and oil the grill. Season the steaks generously on both sides with kosher salt and pepper. Place a cast-iron skillet to heat on the side of the grill. Place the steaks directly on the hottest part of the grill and char 3 to 4 minutes. Rotate the steaks a half turn and char another 3 minutes. Flip the steaks and char another 3 minutes on their second side. Move to indirect heat and cook to desired doneness, about 5 minutes for medium rare. Put the steaks on a tray with a fitted rack to rest.
• The quick shallot sauce: Add the butter and shallots to the skillet with a splash of water and cook until the shallots are translucent, 1 minute. Add the mustard, lemon zest and juice and Worcestershire sauce. Stir and taste for seasoning. Add water if you would like the sauce to be a bit thinner. Place the steaks on a serving platter, spoon the sauce over the top and sprinkle with sea salt.
• Grill the vegetables: Lightly oil a kitchen towel with canola oil and oil the grill. Brush the corn, tomatoes and scallions with about 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Arrange everything in a single layer on the hottest part of the grill and rotate every few minutes so they are charred on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Leave the corn on a little longer than the tomatoes and scallions. Remove from the grill and cool.
• The salsa: In a large serving bowl, whisk together the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil with the chili powder, balsamic, lime zest and juice and honey with a pinch of kosher salt. Remove the corn kernels from the cobs, cut the tomatoes into small cubes and cut the scallions into 1/2-inch slices. Mix everything together with the cilantro. Taste for seasoning.
• Serve: Serve on top or alongside the steaks.

GRILLED STEAK NAAN TACOS

Steps:

• For the steak: Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Drizzle the steak with the olive oil and season with the ancho chile powder, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Grill the steak to the desired temperature, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Set aside to rest while you make the salsa.
• For the grilled avocado-corn salsa: Brush the corn, jalapeño and red onion with the olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Grill until the vegetables are lightly charred, about 6 minutes. Slice the corn off the cob and chop the jalapeño and onion. Toss the vegetables with the cilantro, avocado and lime zest and juice in a bowl. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
• For the assembly: Slice the steak thinly against the grain. Build a taco by grabbing a warm naan and adding a tablespoon of the chipotle mayo, if using. Top with some of the steak and a spoonful of the salsa. Top with some crumbled queso fresco and serve with a lime wedge.

GRILLED CORN AND CHORIZO QUESO

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over medium to medium-high heat.
• Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the chorizo and begin to brown it as it heats up.
• Meanwhile, toss the corn, jalapenos and onion with the olive oil. Season with the fajita seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place on the grill pan and cook until grill marks form and the vegetables have softened, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Set aside.
• Once the chorizo is browned, after 7 to 8 minutes, drain off all but a couple of tablespoons of the fat. Add the diced cheese, tomatoes and green chiles and chopped green chiles, juices and all. Cook, stirring occasionally, while the cheese melts and everything comes together.
• While the cheese is melting, remove the corn from the cob and dice the onion and jalapenos. Stir the vegetables into the queso.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve immediately with chips or transfer to a crockpot and keep on low until ready to eat.

GRILLED CORN GUACAMOLE (PIONEER WOMAN)

Steps:

• Begin by grilling the ears of corn until the kernels start to turn golden brown.
• Let the corn cool slightly, then use a very sharp knife to shave the kernels off the cob.
• Slice the avocados in half and remove the pits.
• Use a knife to cut each half into a dice. Then use a spoon to scoop the pieces into a bowl.
• Add the corn, onion, garlic, tomato, and jalapeno.
• Then add the salt, cumin, and lime juice.
• Stir everything together until it's combined.
• Then stir in the cilantro at the end.
• Taste the guacamole to make sure the seasonings are right.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

GRILLED CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Fill a stock pot two-thirds with water and bring to a boil. Add the corn, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove corn.
• Spray your grill rack with non-stick spray before you start the grill. Grill the corn, squash, red pepper and onion over medium heat 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, til lightly browned. Remove and let cool slightly for handling.
• Cut corn from cobs (you can buy a handy gadget for this or use a broad knife), cut squash, red pepper,and onion into smallish (think salsa sized, for dipping, etc.) pieces. Transfer to a large bowl and add the tomato.
• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, garlic powder, and oregano. Shake well and immediately pour over corn mixture, tossing to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until chilled.