Very Corny Recipes
A serious celebration of summer corn
I just saw the show “Shucked” on Broadway, a delightfully funny musical that is riddled with corn-related jokes. I chuckled throughout the entire production (in between the jaw-dropping musical performances). Summer sweet corn makes me smile too, but it’s serious stuff— a seriously enticing way to celebrate the season. Of course just-picked corn is amazing eaten off the cob simply boiled and buttered, but there are so many more, out-of-the-ordinary possibilities. These three recipes bring fresh corn to the table in exciting, flavorful ways. I know they will get you grinning as much, if not more, than a corny joke. Enjoy!
Corn Salad With Avocado, Pickled Jalapeño and Cilantro
Photo by Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post
This vibrant salad of sweet corn with a confetti of red bell peppers, scallion, radishes and fresh cilantro gets an unexpected, enlivening kick from pickled jalapeños and a cool, creamy effect from chunks of avocado. While you can make this salad any time of year using frozen, thawed corn, it’s best with peak-of-season produce, and will surely shine at your next summer cookout.
Corn and Quinoa Bowls With Herb Sauce
Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg for The Washington Post
Quinoa and corn, both staples of Peruvian cuisine, come together here as the base of these Latin American-leaning grain bowls, topped with grilled chicken, crisp colorful vegetables and buttery avocado, drizzled with a fresh herb sauce. It’s a great recipe for meal-prepping because you can make all of the elements ahead and pull it together whenever you are hungry.
3- Ingredient Grilled Corn with Lime and Basil
Photo by Sreal Boruchin
If you are looking to add a burst of flavor to your summer corn without putting much effort into it, I've got you covered. Here, simply grilled corn-on-the-cob is treated to a luscious olive-oil based dressing made with fresh chopped basil, lime juice and zest. The herb and citrus combo is a swoon-worthy complement to the sweet, lightly charred kernels.