What to cook with fresh corn: step by step recipes (+ bonus video)

Corn is a tasty and healthy vegetable that will be an excellent choice for creating delicious dishes. It can be included in the daily menu, in a variety of ways. We at joy-pup tell you what to cook with fresh corn and offer several step-by-step recipes.

Watch the bonus video of the fresh corn salad recipe

Grilled corn and lime

Ingredients:

• 4 things. fresh corn
• 2 tbsp. spoons of olive oil
• Juice of one lime
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Seasoning to taste (salt, pepper)

Step by step preparation:

• Remove outer leaves and fibers from corn, leaving only a few inner leaves for protection.
• In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. This will be the marinade for the corn.
• Brush each ear of corn generously with the prepared marinade.
• Preheat the grill to medium heat and place the corn on the grate. Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally to brown evenly on all sides.
• When the corn turns soft golden, remove it from the grill and serve hot.

Cream of fresh corn soup

Ingredients:

• 4 things. fresh corn
• 1 bulb
• 2 medium potatoes
• 2 tbsp. butter spoons
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley, cilantro or basil)

Step by step preparation:

• Remove the outer leaves and fibers from the corn, then carefully cut the kernels off the cob.
• Melt the butter in a small skillet and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
• Add the corn along with the chopped potatoes and sauté for a few minutes.
• Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the potatoes and corn are soft.
• Using a blender or immersion mixer, puree the soup until creamy.
• Add milk, stir, bring to a boil and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve hot, topped with fresh herbs for garnish.

Salad with corn and avocado

Ingredients:

• 2 pcs. fresh corn
• 1 large avocado
• 1 large tomato
• 1/2 red onion (can be replaced with green onions)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
• Juice of one lime
• 2 tbsp. spoons of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step by step preparation:

• Clean corn from outer leaves and fibers, cut the kernels from the cob.
• Transfer the corn kernels to a large bowl.
• Cut the avocado and tomato into cubes, finely chop the red onion and add everything to the bowl of corn.
• Sprinkle with cilantro or parsley.
• In a small bowl, mix lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. This will be the salad dressing.
• Pour dressing over salad and gently toss all ingredients together.
• Serve salad immediately to preserve freshness and flavor.

To be continued…