Best Charred Sweetcorn Salsa Recipes

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CHARRED SWEETCORN SALSA



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Griddle corn on the cobs then toss with lime juice, avocado and red onion for a sweet and smoky side dish

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Side dish

Time 25m

Yield Serves 8 as a side

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 corn on the cobs
1 tbsp olive oil
3 avocados
juice and zest of 2 limes
1 red onion , halved and thinly sliced
big handful of coriander leaves
pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Heat a griddle pan. Cook the corn on the cobs in the hot pan, brushing with the olive oil and seasoning as they cook. Turn the corns now and then, until cooked with nice charred lines, about 10 mins. Once cooked, transfer to a plate and leave to cool.
  • Halve the avocados and remove the stones. Peel, then cut into chunky pieces. Toss through the half of the lime juice and zest.
  • Hold the corn firmly on a chopping board and cut away the kernels. Mix the avocado with the sweetcorn and red onion, coriander leaves, a good pinch of salt and the remaining lime juice and zest. Keep chilled until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

CHARRED SWEETCORN SALSA



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     condiment

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 tablespoon olive oil
2 ears corn, husks removed
2 tomatoes, small dice
1 lime, juiced
1/2 bunch cilantro (1 cup), leaves roughly chopped
1/2 jalapeƱo, seeded and roughly chopped (less for less spice)
Kosher salt freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium high heat until it starts to shimmer, then add the corn. Flip with tongs until just beginning to char on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and allow to cool until manageable to touch. Cut the kernels off the cob and add to a medium bowl.
  • Add the tomatoes, lime juice, cilantro and jalapeƱos and fold gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

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