Sesame Corn And Basil Saute Recipes

SHRIMP AND CORN WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat, then sauté corn and shrimp, stirring, until shrimp are cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in scallions and basil and season with salt and pepper.

SAUTEED CORN WITH TOMATOES & BASIL

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute corn in oil until crisp-tender. Stir in the tomatoes, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; sprinkle with basil.

CORN-AND-ZUCCHINI SAUTE WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Cut off tip of each cob. Stand corn in a wide shallow bowl; using a sharp knife, slice downward to release kernels. Discard cobs.
• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add zucchini and garlic and cook, tossing, until zucchini is bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Add corn and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until corn is heated through, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil and vinegar.

SWEET CORN AND BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add half of onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add corn cobs and 8 cups water. Simmer until liquid is reduced to 4 cups, about 25 minutes. Cool slightly. Refrigerate overnight. Strain corn broth; discard cobs.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in another heavy large pot over medium heat. Add remaining onions and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add corn kernels and sauté until almost tender, about 15 minutes. Add strained corn broth and remaining 2 cups water. Simmer uncovered 40 minutes. Cover and simmer until corn is very tender, about 20 minutes longer. Cool slightly.
• Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return soup to pot. Stir in cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, then cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.) Divide soup among 6 bowls. Sprinkle with basil and serve.

CORN SESAME SAUTE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in saucepan and cook over medium heat until margarine is melted.
• Reduce heat, cover and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.

SAUTEED CORN WITH BASIL, ONION AND GARLIC

Steps:

• soften onions and garlic in a sautee pan with butter.
• add frozen corn and 1/4 cup of water to pan and let simmer 4-5 minutes.
• add basil leaves and salt and pepper and cook 3 minutes more or until corn in soft.