Fresh Corn Salsa

11 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 ears of fresh corn on the cob, shucked and ready to go
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 shallots, finely chopped up
  • 1 fresh red chili pepper, finely chopped up
  • 1/2 red paprika, finely chopped up
  • Finely grated zest and juice of a lime
  • 1 -2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh coriander, finely chopped
  • A handful fresh basil, finely chopped
  • Optional - green scallions to garnish and basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped mint

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat up a grill pan on medium . When hot, brush on some oil and place corn on. Let cook lightly and turn around after 30 seconds, till the corn changes colour from yellow to just golden - you know what I mean, about 3 -4 minutes.
  2. 2
    Remove from pan and using a sharp knife, strip the cobs of their kernels, cutting as close to the cob as possible, without getting the cob itself!
  3. 3
    Heat up remaining oil in another pan (sorry) and gently cook the shallots, chili pepper, paprika, lime zest for a couple of minutes til soft but not coloured.
  4. 4
    Add the corn kernels, stir well and take off the heat. Stir in the chili sauce and herbs. Season to taste.
  5. 5
    Also delicious served on top of light toasts, Brie, eggs, crostini style

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