This sauteed corn recipe is a fresh and easy way to highlight summers most iconic vegetable.

Youll have a bowl of neatly captured kernels ready for cooking.

The fresh, in-season corn gets a buttery coating and is tossed with flavorful, fragrant shallots and basil.

a recipe photo of the Sauteed Corn with Basil & Shallots

Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Besides adding a pop of color to your meal, corn also brings antioxidants and fiber.

Get our expert tips and tricks so you’ve got the option to make it all summer long.

Add corn; stir to coat.

the ingredients to make the Sauteed Corn with Basil & Shallots

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes.

Add shallots; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant; 2 minutes more.

Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup basil, salt and pepper.

a step in making the Sauteed Corn with Basil & Shallots

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Transfer to a serving dish; top with the remaining 2 tablespoons basil.

The corn should feel heavy, and the kernels should be plump and juicy.

If youre into kitchen gadgets, like a handy corn planer or shaver, go for it.

However, your paring knife will work just as well.

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