Description
Corn with Parmesan and Paprika brings a zesty twist to your summer side dish that’ll make your taste buds dance. Sprinkle some love with parmesan and a dash of paprika, and watch your simple corn become a flavor-packed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ears of corn
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Seasoning:
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F) until it’s completely melted and slightly bubbling.
- Carefully tumble 4 ears’ worth of corn kernels into the hot skillet, spreading them evenly across the surface.
- Sauté your corn kernels for precisely 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they transform into a bright golden color and become tender.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese and ½ teaspoon of paprika directly over the corn, gently stirring to ensure each kernel gets an even coating.
- Season your corn with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, tasting and adjusting the seasoning until it reaches your preferred flavor profile.
- Transfer the seasoned corn to a serving dish, letting the cheese create a delicate, slightly crispy texture on the kernels.
- Optional: Scatter some freshly chopped parsley across the top for a pop of color and fresh herb brightness.
Notes
- Fresh corn kernels taste best when removed directly from the cob just before cooking.
- Unsalted butter allows better control of the dish’s saltiness and helps the corn caramelize nicely.
- For a lighter version, replace butter with olive oil and reduce the amount of Parmesan cheese.
- Smoked paprika adds a deeper flavor profile if your regular paprika seems mild.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 194 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 132 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg