26 Essential Summer Corn Recipes (2025)

FAQs

How to cook summer crisp corn? ›

Add butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted, add sweet corn kernels, green onions, and garlic then season with lots of salt and pepper and saute until kernels are crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Add chopped basil then stir to combine and serve.

Steamed Corn

This method is quick, and healthy, too. That's because steaming preserves the corn's nutrients better than other methods (like boiling). These healthy corn recipes would be a good way to put your steamed corn to use.

Corn on the cob is one of the best summer side dishes. I love it with anything I'm grilling, like veggie burgers, black bean burgers, portobello burgers, or avocado! Summery sandwiches like Oyster Mushroom Po' Boys or BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches would be delicious with it as well.

You can even squeeze some lime juice on grilled corn with butter to help elevate the flavors. Other fruits that pair well with corn include stone fruits like peaches and nectarines, which can be combined with a soft cheese and a drizzle of honey on toast for a simple, yet tasty hors d'oeuvre.

Soaking the corn husks in water has two important purposes. For starters, soaking the corn in water prevents the corn husks from burning or catching on fire. Secondly, the excess moisture helps steam the corn inside the husk and makes the corn kernels as juicy and plump as possible.

Juicy fresh corn on the cob gets an extra boost of sweetness when it's cooked in slightly sweetened water. You can use as much or as little sugar as you like. Try it several ways to figure out what level of sweetness you like best.

Most green herbs pair well with corn — like parsley, cilantro, rosemary, tarragon, and thyme. Dried spices and seasonings like cajun seasoning, chili powder, or Old Bay work equally well. To make a fantastic Mexican street corn salad recipe, we recommend adding a chili-lime seasoning like Tajin.

Doing so could cause bleeding and infection. Apply moisturizing lotion or cream to the area daily. Look for a moisturizing lotion or cream with salicylic acid, ammonium lactate, or urea. These ingredients will help gradually soften hard corns and calluses.

Mayonnaise. Instead of just using butter, make Mexican-style corn: Spread it with mayonnaise, then give it a sprinkle of cheese and chile powder. Better yet, slather the corn with your own homemade flavored mayonnaise.

What flavors complement corn? ›

The smoky-sweet flavor of roasted corn pairs well with a multitude of ingredients, including herbs, spices, smoked paprika, meats, vegetables, and cheeses. Flavors like smoked paprika, garlic powder, garlic butter, and plain old salt and pepper are only the beginning.

Butter and salt are by far the most popular corn on the cob toppings. Many of our customers even tell us that they eat our corn plain because it's so sweet and delicious!

Our sweet whole kernel white corn is naturally sweet with no added sugar. Harvested at the peak of freshness and vacuum packed within hours for unsurpassed taste and crispness. Discover how to cook with canned corn to create delicious sides or main dishes everyone will love!

In fact, it's the easiest way to cook corn! Is it better to boil or microwave corn on the cob? Microwave, all the way! Not only is it quick and easy, but I think it's the tastiest.

Canned corn is fully cooked, so it is safe to eat without further cooking. Canned vegetables are great to keep on hand. Look for “low sodium” or “no salt added” on the label, or rinse canned vegetables to reduce their sodium (salt) content.