Cucumbers and Fresh Corn

7 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-size firm cucumbers
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander or parsley leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Directions

  1. 1
    Trim off the ends of the cucumbers.
  2. 2
    Cut them into 1 1/2-inch lengths.
  3. 3
    Quarter each section lengthwise.
  4. 4
    With a paring knife carefully cut away the skin and remove the seeds, leaving only the flesh.
  5. 5
    Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan.
  6. 6
    Add the cucumbers, and cook for about 2 minutes.
  7. 7
    Do not overcook.
  8. 8
    Drain.
  9. 9
    Return the cucumbers to the saucepan.
  10. 10
    Add the corn kernels, butter, coriander, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
  11. 11
    Cook and toss for about 1 minute until the butter is melted.

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