10-Minute Sautéed Frozen Corn

An overhead view of a blue dish with sauteed corn, feta cheese and herbs, on a grey tray and with a cream and green tea towel.

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10-Minute Sautéed Frozen Corn

This easy sautéed frozen corn comes together in about 10 minutes. Simply pour the corn kernels straight into a hot pan, season with paprika and lemon zest, then finish with fresh herbs and crumbled feta for a bright Mediterranean twist.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Servings:

Author: Helen Schofield

Equipment

Non-toxic wok or multi-purpose pan

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil for sauteing
2 cups frozen corn kernels
½ teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet are nice, but regular is fine too)
⅓ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ lemon (zest)

At the end

2 tablespoons fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh basil
¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
lemon segments
a little more extra virgin olive oil

cups/ounces - grams/ml

Instructions

Start by heating the olive oil to a medium high heat in a sauté pan, frying pan or small wok.
1 tablespoon olive oil
Add the corn kernels to the pan. Sprinkle over the paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sauté for roughly 5 minutes or until the corn is lightly browned and caramelized.
2 cups frozen corn kernels, ½ teaspoon paprika, ⅓ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Take the corn off the heat. Stir through the lemon zest and fresh herbs, then sprinkle over the feta cheese.
½ lemon, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons fresh basil, ¼ cup feta cheese
Serve immediately with the extra lemon segments for squeezing over. You can also drizzle over a little more extra virgin olive oil, if you like.
a little more extra virgin olive oil, lemon segments

Notes

Leftovers will keep well for 2 to 3 days covered or in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat by briefly sautéing again in a hot pan. The fresh herbs will lose their freshness and brightness but will still taste OK.

Optional additions: Try adding a pinch of chili flakes, small pieces of chopped sundried tomatoes, chopped roasted red peppers, sliced olives, or a teaspoon of capers.

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