Creamed Sweetcorn Salad - Tex Mex style - Creamed Sweetcorn is another holiday or BBQ side that is insanely good! Imagine toasty grilled Corn cooked with Spices and Cream and then topped with Cheese and Chives. SO GOOD!
2clovesGarlicCrushed or 1 tablespoon Garlic Granules
½teaspoonCayenne
1teaspoonSmoked Paprika
1tablespoonDry Oregano
225mlDouble Cream
Salt and Pepper
4tablespoonParmesan CheeseGrated
2tablespoonChivesChopped
Instructions
Brush Corn with a little olive oil and place under the grill. Cook on medium-high until it turns golden and begins to char all over, turning with a pair of kitchen tongs. Around 10 to 12 minutes. Carefuly chop corn off the Cob and set aside.
Heat remaining oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Add in the Sweetcorn, Garlic, Cayenne, Smoked Paprika and Oregano. Sauté until fragrant, 30 to 45 seconds.
Stir in the Cream, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
Taste and season.
Transfer to a bowl and garnish with Parmesan and Chives. Serve warm.
Notes
Variations
You can use Cream Cheese in place of Cream.After the Corn has been cooked, instead of adding Double Cream, add some Mayonnaise and Sour Cream.Add a sprinkling of Lime Juice to the Salad at the end.Add a sprinkling of Coriander.Jalapeno works really well with Corn, so stir in chopped Jalapeno at the end.Finish with a sprinkling of Feta instead.
How to serve Creamed Corn
Serve this as a side dish for a Roast or any meal with Grilled Meats/Veg. It is also great for BBQ’s or a simple lunch.It works well as a side to so many dishes. Just make it! Because honestly it will disappear fast!
Make Ahead
You can make this 1 to 2 days ahead of time, reheat it before dinner, and garnish just before serving.