Sauteed Corn with Basil
Flecked with bits of red bell pepper and fresh green basil, this beautiful dish captures the essence of summer
Flecked with bits of red bell pepper and fresh green basil, this beautiful dish captures the essence of summer
Yield:
Serves 4Ingredients
6 ears corn, husks and silk removed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
3 green onions, white and green portion, sliced
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Cut the corn from the cobs. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet until the butter is melted. Add the corn and stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the red bell pepper and onions, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Pour on the water and reduce the heat. Cover the pan and simmer until the corn is crisp-tender.
2. Sprinkle on the basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir over high heat until all the liquid is evaporated. Serve immediately.
