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    Sautéed Corn and Shallots

    Posted: Mar 25, 2021 Last Modified: Mar 22, 2021 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This super simple Sautéed Corn and Shallots is a quick and easy side dish that goes with any meal!

    Caramelized corn with shallots in a staub frying pan.

    Why You’ll Love This Easy Corn Recipe

    • It’s easy! It’s so easy that anyone can make this. You pretty much add everything to the skillet and just stir until it’s done.
    • It’s budget friendly. Corn is almost always on sale or is super cheap! Especially when it’s in season.
    • You can even use frozen corn. Just make sure you thaw them out first. Use corn frozen from when they’re in season or just regular store-bought frozen corn. If using frozen corn, it’ll just need a tad bit of extra seasoning to add some flavour back to it.

    What You’ll Need

    Ingredients for caramelized corn.
    • butter — best to use unsalted butter so you can control how salty you want this to be.
    • cooked corn
    • shallots
    • salt
    • garlic powder
    • thyme

    How to Make This Corn Side

    • In a skillet over medium heat, add in the butter, corn, shallots, salt, and garlic powder.
    • Sauté for 10-15 minutes, adding the rest of the butter at the half way mark, until the corn has changed from a yellow to a golden colour.
    • Add the thyme and additional seasoning if desired to the corn and shallots and sauté for another 5 minutes.
    Close up of caramelized corn with shallots in a staub frying pan.

    Tips and Notes

    • For more flavour, you can add some onion powder or paprika to it.
    • Add some bacon bits to the corn mixture for a little added crunch.
    • Add a pinch of sugar before sautéing the mixture to help it caramelize.
    • I usually give my mixture a taste before adding thyme to it. Frozen corn tend to need a bit of additional seasoning.
    • I like to use the thyme leaves on their own. Alternatively, you can keep the stem on and sauté with it and then remove it when finished cooking.

    What to Serve this Corn and Shallot Side Dish With

    A white plate with chipotle chicken, caramelized corn, and cilantro lime rice.

    This corn side dish pretty much goes with everything! But there are some recipes that I like to make alongside it.

    • Chipotle Chicken Thighs (pictured)
    • Dutch oven chicken
    • Crispy Breaded Pork Chops
    • Oven Roasted Chicken Quarters
    • Pomegranate Glazed Chicken Thighs
    • Firecracker Baked Chicken Thighs
    Close up of caramelized corn with shallots in a staub frying pan.

    Sautéed Corn and Shallots

    This super simple Sautéed Corn and Shallots is a quick and easy side dish that goes with any meal!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
    Total Time: 25 mins
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp butter, unsalted
    • 2½ cups cooked corn, divided
    • 2-3 shallots, sliced
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1½ tsp garlic powder
    • 5 sprigs thyme, stem removed

    Instructions

    • In a skillet over medium heat, add in half of the butter, corn, shallots, salt, and garlic powder.
    • Sauté for 10-15 minutes, adding the rest of the butter at the half way mark, until the corn has changed from a yellow to a golden colour.
    • Add the thyme and additional seasoning if desired to the corn and shallots and sauté for another 5 minutes.
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    Nutrition Per Serving

    Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 635mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 488IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Canadian

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