Best Home At Last Leek And Corn Salad Recipes

LEEKS AND CORN AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bring a small saucepan of salted water to a boil over medium heat and add the fresh corn kernels. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes. Strain and adds to a small bowl. Set aside.
• Wash the leeks well, making sure to remove all the grit and sand which is hidden between the leaves. On a cutting board, cut the leeks in half lengthwise, then slice into half moons.
• Preheat a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil and the leeks and saute until soft. Add the blanched corn and continue to cook for about 5 minutes allowing any water to evaporate. Add the heavy cream and Parmesan and mix well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the mixture to an oven proof casserole dish. Allow to cool down for 10 minutes.
• Mix the panko bread crumbs, chives and parsley together in a small bowl. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the leeks and corn and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and serve hot.

CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine corn, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, and scallions in salad bowl. In a separate bowl, blend sour cream with salt, pepper, vinegar, oil and chopped cilantro. Add sour cream mixture to corn and toss gently to coat. Chill and serve in large bowl, family style.

SAUTEED CORN ELOTES

Steps:

• To make compound butter, mix the butter and cayenne. Set aside at room temperature.
• Cut the kernels from the cobs and discard the cobs. Heat a nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat and add a few teaspoons of oil. Add the corn and saute for 2 minutes. Add a few tablespoons of the compound butter, depending on spice preference, and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the cilantro, Parmesan, lime juice and a pinch of salt. Toss to coat. Serve hot.