Mama Ninas Corn Succotash Recipes

CORN SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• Before getting started, prep all vegetables.
• Cut cherry tomatoes in half length wise.
• Cut red pepper, yellow pepper, and zucchini into small bite sized pieces that cook fast.
• Dice red onion into small pieces.
• Melt down 2 tablespoons butter into a large skillet on medium-high heat.
• Add in cut up bell peppers, red onion, 3 cups of cooked corn, and zucchini.
• Season well with salt and pepper (its best to be generous). Give pan a stir.
• Take 1 tablespoon of butter, cut into 3 pieces, and place on top of vegetables to melt in pan.
• Sauté for approximately 5-6 minutes, letting vegetables sizzle in the butter.
• Once warm and crisp tender, turn off heat.
• Fold in sliced tomatoes, 1/2 tsp paprika and combine well.
• Top with fresh cilantro (chopped) and a squeeze of lime. Stir again.
• Sprinkle 3 oz. of Feta Cheese around pan and serve immediately while warm.

MAMA NINA'S CORN SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• Heat oil in large pan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, squash, bell peppers, and red onion and cook until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the pan.
• Stir corn, sugar, margarine, basil, and salt into the pan and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Gently fold in sauteed vegetables using a large spoon. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

PEPPERED SALMON WITH GRILLED CORN SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• For the Succotash: Bring 1 quart water to boil in medium saucepan on high heat. Add edamame; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until edamame are bright green and tender. Drain and rinse under cold water. Mix lemon juice, oil, vinegar, honey, ancho chile powder, sea salt and ground red pepper in small bowl until well blended.
• Remove husks and silk strands from corn. Brush some of the vinaigrette over corn and bell pepper.
• Grill corn over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes or until tender and lightly charred, turning occasionally. Grill bell pepper 2 to 4 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Cut corn kernels off cobs. Cut bell pepper into 1/2-inch pieces. Place edamame, grilled vegetables and green onions in large bowl. Add remaining vinaigrette; toss well to coat.
• For the Salmon: Mix Cajun seasoning and sugar in small bowl. Brush salmon lightly with oil. Rub generously with seasoning mixture (to taste). Grill salmon over medium-high heat 6 to 7 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve salmon with Succotash.