Paprika Corn Food

PARMESAN-PAPRIKA POPCORN

Steps:

• Mix the parmesan, paprika, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
• Heat the canola oil and 3 popcorn kernels in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. When 1 or 2 of the kernels pop, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining kernels. Cover and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the popping subsides, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer the popcorn to a large bowl, sprinkle with the parmesan mixture and toss.

PAPRIKA CORN

Steps:

• Remove frozen corn from pouches.
• Place blocks side by side on a large piece of heavy duty foil, or on a double thickness of regular foil.
• Top with green pepper and onion and sprinkle liberally with paprika.
• Season with salt and pepper and dot with butter.
• Bring edges of foil together over center of vegetables.
• Fold over with a double fold leaving a little space for steam expansion. Seal ends securely.
• Cook on grill over medium heat turning occasionally for 30 minutes until green pepper is tender.
• Stir to mix.

GRILLED CORN WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA BUTTER

Steps:

• Blend butter, paprika, garlic, sugar, and salt in processor until smooth.
• Wrap paprika butter in plastic, forming 1 1/2-inch-diameter log.
• Refrigerate butter until very cold, about 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
• Working in batches, cook corn in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Drain well.
• Grill corn until lightly browned in spots, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes.
• Serve corn hot with thick slices of paprika butter.

PAPRIKA-LIME CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• In a large pot, place steaming basket into about 2 inches of water. Cover pot and let water boil.
• Place corn into pot and steam for about 15 minutes.
• Remove corn, slather with butter. Sprinkle with a touch of salt, a sprinkle of paprika and a squeeze of lime.
• Enjoy!

SWEETCORN WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA & LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Peel back the corn husks, then trim away using a sharp knife and discard. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, lower the heat to medium and cook the corn cobs for 10 mins. If you'll be cooking the corn in a frying pan instead of the barbecue, cook for 13 mins.
• Meanwhile, make the paprika & lime butter. Mix the softened butter with the paprika until fully combined. Stir in half the lime zest and half the parmesan.
• Light the barbecue, if using, and wait until the coals are ashen. Alternatively, heat a dry frying pan over a medium heat until hot. Drain the corn, pat dry with kitchen paper and brush lightly with the oil. Cook for 7-10 mins in the hot pan or on the barbecue, turning every couple of minutes until golden and slightly charred in spots.
• Remove the corn to a plate using tongs and spread the paprika butter all over it. Sprinkle with the rest of the parmesan, the coriander and the remaining lime zest. Serve with the lime halves for squeezing over.

ROASTED CORN, SMOKED PAPRIKA AND LIME SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Mix all ingredients, except cilantro, together in a large bowl.
• Spread ingredients onto a large cookie sheet in a thin layer.
• Roast for 10 to 12 minutes. If you are using frozen corn you will need to increase your roasting time by about 5 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let cool.
• Mix in the cilantro and adjust seasonings, if required.

SAUTEED CORN WITH PAPRIKA BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat Paprika Butter (above) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 packages thawed frozen corn kernels. Cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add sliced scallions; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Toss to combine.