New England Iron-Skillet Succotash

a skillet of sautéed corn and diced vegetables
Prep Time: 
30 minutes
Number of Servings: 
Serves 10
Recipe Source: 
The New Thanksgiving Table by Diane Morgan ($24.95, Chronicle Books, 2009)

Ingredients

  • 5 fresh ears of corn
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 medium zucchini, cut into 12 inch dice
  • 2 medium golden zucchini, cut into 12 inch dice
  • 1 large white onion, cut into 12 inch dice
  • 2 medium red bell peppers, seeded, deribbed, and cut into 12 inch dice
  • 1 package (10 oz) frozen lima beans, thawed
  • 12 cup minced fresh parsley
  • Kosher or sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Remove husks and silk from ears of corn and discard. Trim base of each ear so it is even and flat. Working with 1 ear at a time, stand it upright on its base in a bowl. Using a sharp knife, cut down between cob and kernels to remove kernels. Reserve kernels and discard cobs.
  2. Fill a large saucepan two-thirds full of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add corn and simmer for 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and then rinse under cold water until cool. Drain thoroughly, blot dry with paper towels, and set aside.
  3. In a 12-inch skillet, preferably cast iron, melt butter over medium-high heat and swirl to coat pan. Add zucchinis and onion and saute, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until just beginning to brown at edges. Add red peppers and saute for 3 minutes longer. Add lima beans and corn kernels. Saute, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes until vegetables are heated through. Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or keep warm for up to 20 minutes.

Notes

  • The saute is best when made right before serving. However, the corn can be blanched and the vegetables can all be chopped up to 1 day in advance.