Napa Valley Corn
Experience the farm-to-table flavors of Napa Valley with this indulgent Napa Valley Corn recipe, a creamy and decadent twist on classic sweet corn. Freshly shucked corn kernels are sautéed to golden perfection with aromatic shallots, garlic, and a touch of thyme, then simmered in velvety heavy cream for a luxuriously rich texture. Finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a garnish of fresh parsley, this dish is a perfect balance of savory and sweet. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal side dish for summer barbecues or a comforting vegetarian main. Bring a taste of wine-country sophistication to your table with this crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 large shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Shuck the corn and use a sharp knife to slice off the kernels into a large bowl. Set the kernels aside.
2. Finely dice the shallot and mince the garlic cloves. Also, finely chop the parsley for garnish.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it begins to bubble. Add the diced shallot and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and fresh thyme leaves and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
5. Add the corn kernels to the skillet and stir well to coat them in the butter mixture. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn begins to soften and develop a slight golden color.
6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine, allowing the cream to reduce slightly and thicken, about 5 minutes.
7. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
8. Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the Napa Valley Corn to a serving dish. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
9. Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy it as a light vegetarian main.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1569 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.7 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.3 g | 372% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 355 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 2678 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.5 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.5 g | ||
| Protein | 21.9 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 293 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1228 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
