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Our 20 Best Corn Recipes for Summer

Alex Loh
Alex Loh Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD June 03, 2021
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
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Take advantage of the summer season by enjoying these healthy corn recipes. Not only does corn add a pop of color to the plate, but it also has some great health benefits like being high in fiber, B vitamins and potassium. Recipes like Corn Risotto with Tomatoes & Spinach and Grilled Corn Salad with Chili-Miso Dressing are fresh, delicious and make the most of the seasonal vegetable.

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Zucchini, Corn & Egg Casserole

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This healthy casserole is essentially a crustless quiche, brimming with fresh summer vegetables. Bake it up for an elegant summer brunch or a casual backyard barbecue.

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Lobster & Corn Chowder

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The trick to making this healthy lobster chowder recipe have tons of rich flavor is to start with great fish stock. (The best is often in the freezer case at the supermarket.) Then cook the lobsters in the stock to intensify its flavor. There is no flour added in this healthy soup, so it's lighter than a typical creamy chowder--plus it's gluten-free.

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Prosciutto Pizza with Corn & Arugula

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Prosciutto and arugula elevate this simple grilled pizza. If you have time, let the dough stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes to make rolling it out easier in this 20-minute healthy pizza recipe. Thawed frozen corn works in place of fresh, just pat it dry before sprinkling it on the pizza.

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Grilled Corn Salad with Chili-Miso Dressing

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Serve this Asian salad with grilled steak, chicken or firm white fish like halibut. You can also double the recipe and bring it to your next potluck. If you can find tatsoi, a peppery Asian leafy green, use it instead of mild-mannered spinach. Store-bought Thai sweet chili sauce and umami-packed white miso build fast flavor in this easy summer salad.

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Pan-Seared Halibut with Creamed Corn & Tomatoes

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For this healthy fish recipe, you steep corncobs in milk; the resulting "stock" boosts the intensity of made-from-scratch creamed corn, plus extra starch from the corn contributes to its thick texture. This recipe calls for halibut--line-caught from the Pacific Ocean is the most sustainable option. Can't find it? Swap in Pacific cod or U.S. farmed tilapia instead. Serve this summery combination of seared fish, corn, tomatoes and basil for weeknight family dinners or to company on the weekends.

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Instant Pot Summer Corn & Crab Chowder

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Sweet corn and tender lump crabmeat go together wonderfully to make this rich, hearty chowder. This colorful, quick and easy Instant Pot soup makes a great starter for a summertime meal.

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Cheesy Corn Casserole

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This cheesy corn casserole is surprisingly light and fluffy, thanks to eggs and a whirl in the blender. The sweet corn batter and salty Cheddar cheese make this casserole pleasing to kids and adults alike.

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Summer Vegetable Gnocchi Salad

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This riff on pasta salad is best served warm while the gnocchi are nice and tender. Plus, the grilled veggies taste extra-good fresh off the fire in this easy gnocchi recipe.

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Corn Risotto with Tomatoes & Spinach

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Corn and tomatoes make this risotto taste like summer itself, but you can stir in almost any vegetables that your family likes. Make this simple entree vegetarian by swapping in vegetable broth or "no-chicken" broth for the chicken broth.

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Corn Fritters with Yogurt-Dill Sauce

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This healthier version of classic corn fritters uses less oil for frying but still packs plenty of fresh corn flavor. A creamy dill sauce on the side brightens up each bite.

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Squash & Corn Chowder

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In this healthy corn chowder recipe, heavy cream is replaced with milk and flour-thickened chicken broth and we keep sodium amounts reasonable with lower-sodium broth. By making your own homemade creamy vegetable and corn chowder, you'll save up to 300 calories, 20 grams of saturated fat and 500 milligrams of sodium per serving compared to many store-bought or restaurant chowders.

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Low-Country Boil

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One pot is all you need for this easy Low-Country boil. We added green beans to the classic combination of potatoes, corn, shrimp and sausage to boost the veggie servings for a healthier crowd-pleasing meal. Dump the whole potful out on newspaper and serve with melted butter for dipping and crusty bread to round it all off!

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Avocado & Corn Salad

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In this fresh summer salad recipe, sweet corn and honey balance nicely with tomatoes, avocado and lime juice. Bring it along to your next summer picnic or pair it with grilled shrimp or chicken for an easy weeknight meal.

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Watermelon, Cucumber & Corn Salsa

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This refreshing summer salsa combines cooling watermelon and cucumber with the kick from jalapeño. The heat from jalapeños can vary widely. For those that like the heat, use a whole jalapeño. Serve with tortilla chips on the side.

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One-Pot Beans & Rice with Corn & Salsa

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This one-pot dinner is like a deconstructed burrito bowl--especially when topped with salsa, sliced avocado or a dollop of Greek yogurt for a cool, creamy accent. You can also enjoy it as a meal on its own, or as a vegetarian taco or burrito filling or a side dish on taco night.

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Mexican Street Corn

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Soaking the corn in its husk in water for up to two hours before grilling is definitely a new approach to cooking corn on the cob, but give it a try! The addition of salt, spices and cheese takes this side dish to new levels.

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Sheet-Pan Creole Chicken & Shrimp

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This variation of a shrimp boil can be made in the oven on just one baking sheet. A medley of spices gives this healthy dish of chicken, sausage and veggies a rich, complex flavor. Bonus: This easy sheet-pan dinner requires just 20 minutes of active prep time.

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Panzanella with Tomatoes & Grilled Corn

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Grilled corn adds a note of sweetness to this tangy panzanella salad.

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Grilled Flank Steak & Corn with Green Goddess Butter

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An herbaceous butter turns grilled sweet corn into a rave-worthy accompaniment to simple grilled flank steak.

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Corn Chowder with Bacon

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Pureeing some of the corn-and-potato mixture in a blender gives this soup rich creaminess without much cream. Red bell pepper imparts a beautiful golden hue to the chowder (and is a great source of vitamin C). For a final touch, a little bacon crumbled over this easy corn chowder recipe goes a long way.

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    1 of 20 Zucchini, Corn & Egg Casserole
    2 of 20 Lobster & Corn Chowder
    3 of 20 Prosciutto Pizza with Corn & Arugula
    4 of 20 Grilled Corn Salad with Chili-Miso Dressing
    5 of 20 Pan-Seared Halibut with Creamed Corn & Tomatoes
    6 of 20 Instant Pot Summer Corn & Crab Chowder
    7 of 20 Cheesy Corn Casserole
    8 of 20 Summer Vegetable Gnocchi Salad
    9 of 20 Corn Risotto with Tomatoes & Spinach
    10 of 20 Corn Fritters with Yogurt-Dill Sauce
    11 of 20 Squash & Corn Chowder
    12 of 20 Low-Country Boil
    13 of 20 Avocado & Corn Salad
    14 of 20 Watermelon, Cucumber & Corn Salsa
    15 of 20 One-Pot Beans & Rice with Corn & Salsa
    16 of 20 Mexican Street Corn
    17 of 20 Sheet-Pan Creole Chicken & Shrimp
    18 of 20 Panzanella with Tomatoes & Grilled Corn
    19 of 20 Grilled Flank Steak & Corn with Green Goddess Butter
    20 of 20 Corn Chowder with Bacon

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