BRIGHT SUMMERY SUCCOTASH
- WineCheeseScallops
- Aug 16, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Jan 3
Succotash is a fantastic dish because it’s a vibrant, versatile, and nutrient-packed option that brings together the best of summer’s bounty. The combination of crisp, sweet corn, tender edamame, and juicy bell peppers creates a delightful medley of flavors and textures. Our recipe takes succotash to the next level by adding a touch of richness with butter and fresh bursts of flavor from basil and lemon. The optional addition of okra adds a unique twist, while the final garnish of Roma tomatoes offers a fresh and colorful finish. This dish is not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a light, refreshing side for any summer meal.
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In our kitchen, we believe that fresh ingredients are just as crucial as high-quality cooking tools. There's something magical about stepping outside to Tara's herb garden, where she lovingly grows rosemary, basil, Thai basil, mint, thyme, chives, and more. These fresh herbs bring vibrant, authentic flavors to every dish, making a world of difference in the final result. Paired with top-notch tools, these ingredients truly shine. Quality cookware ensures even cooking and precise control, but it's the garden-fresh herbs and produce that infuse each recipe with life, aroma, and that unmistakable taste of home-grown goodness.
Succotash is a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with a variety of proteins, making it an excellent side for any meal. Whether you're grilling chicken, searing steak, or pan-frying fish, the vibrant flavors of succotash complement and enhance the main course. For our version, we chose to pair it with a perfectly seared swordfish steak, as pictured below. The mild, meaty flavor of the swordfish pairs wonderfully with the sweet corn, tender edamame, and fresh herbs in the succotash, creating a balanced and satisfying meal that's both hearty and light. This combination brings out the best in both the dish and the protein, making it a perfect summer pairing.
Bright Summer Succotash
3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red bell pepper, diced (about 3/4 cup)
1 large shallot, diced (about 1/4 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sliced okra (optional)
1 cup corn kernels, cut from 2 cobs, or 1 cup thawed frozen corn
3/4 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 Roma tomato, diced
Instructions:
Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced red bell pepper and shallot, and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring often with a wooden spoon.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, stirring constantly.
Stir in the sliced okra (if using) and cook for 1 minute. Then add the corn, edamame, and salt, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the butter and stir until it melts completely.
Remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the fresh basil, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
Garnish with the diced Roma tomato before serving.
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