Corn Boats
Serve corn boats warm or at room temperature.
Serves: 4
Ingredients
4 ears corn, unhusked
2 Tablespoons Olive oil
1 medium Zucchini, cut into 1/3-inch dice
1 cup finely chopped red onion
1 cup coarsely grated Monterey Jack cheese with hot peppers
2 Tablespoons finely crushed corn tortilla chips
Method
- Pull a lengthwise strip of corn husk (about 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide) from each ear to expose a strip of kernels and discard husk strip. Carefully peel back remaining husks, keeping them attached to stem ends, and snap ears from stem ends. Discard silk from husks. Tear a thin strip from a tender, inner piece of each husk and use it to tie loose end of each husk together, forming a boat. Cut corn kernels from ears and discard cobs.
- In a large heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute zucchini, stirring occasionally, until browned lightly and just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer zucchini with slotted spoon to a bowl and season with salt.
- In oil remaining in skillet saute corn kernels and onion with salt to taste over moderately high heat, stirring, 4 minutes and cook, covered, over low heat until corn is crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add corn mixture to zucchini and season with salt. Cool filling and stir in cheese. Spoon filling into husk boats. (Corn boats may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and kept chilled, covered.)
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Arrange boats on a baking sheet and sprinkle filling with tortilla crumbs. Bake boats in upper third of oven until cheese is melted and filling is heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.
