Tex Mex Corn Recipes

TEX MEX CORN

Steps:

• Heat oil in the tilt skillet; sauté red peppers and onions for 2-3 minutes.*Alternative cooking method: Combine oil, red peppers, onions, corn, salt, pepper and lemon juice in the steamer. Steam for 5-7 minutes until heated. Skip to step 4.
• Add corn, salt and pepper; sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
• Add lemon juice; sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
• Transfer to appropriate serving pans and top each pan with the chopped cilantro.

MEXICAN STREET CORN (TORCHY'S COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Preheat grill for high heat. Brush corn with vegetable oil. Grill corn, turning every 2-3 minutes, until slightly charred on all sides. Cool and cut corn kernels off cob.
• In a medium bowl, combine corn kernels, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder and cayenne. Garnish with queso fresco and chopped cilantro.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND CORN SOUP

Steps:

• Cut the corn kernels off the cobs and transfer to a small bowl. Run the back of your knife down the cobs to scrape any corn milk into the bowl (it will help thicken the soup). Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the poblano, onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook, stirring, until the vegetables are browned in spots, about 6 minutes. Add the corn kernels and their milk. Stir in the chili powder and cook until toasted, about 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth, 3 cups water, the tomatoes, hominy, chicken, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover and bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the broth is slightly reduced and the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with the chips and scallions.

TEX-MEX CORN

Steps:

• Pull back the husks from 4 ears of corn and remove the silk; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon chili powder. Cover with the husks and grill, turning, about 20 minutes. Fold back the husks and spread with a mixture of 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon chili powder. Sprinkle with grated cheddar and crumbled bacon.

FIESTA CORN & AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the corn in a large pot of boiling salted water for 5 to 7 minutes, until just tender. Cool for 5 minutes and cut the kernels off the cob, cutting close to the cob with a sharp knife. Place the kernels in a large bowl with the tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno peppers.
• In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chile powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss.
• In a separate bowl, gently toss the avocados and lemon juice together, making sure the avocado is coated in lemon juice. Add to the vegetables, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and carefully fold together without breaking up the avocados. Sprinkle with salt and serve cold or at room temperature.