Okay, so I’ve been on this huge corn on the cob kick lately. It’s summer, it’s sweet, it’s delicious – what’s not to love? But eating the same thing over and over gets boring, right? So, I started experimenting with what to serve with my corn.
My Corn-Pairing Adventure
First, I grilled some corn. Plain, simple, just husked and thrown on the grill until it got those nice char marks. My baseline, you know?
Then, I started raiding my fridge and pantry.
- Classic BBQ Stuff: I figured, you can’t go wrong with the classics. So, I made some burgers. The smoky, meaty burger with the sweet, crunchy corn? Yeah, that worked.
- Something Lighter: Next, I tried a grilled chicken salad. Lots of greens, some tomatoes, a light vinaigrette. It was good, refreshing, but the corn almost overpowered the salad. It needed something… more.
- Getting Spicy: I love a little heat, so I whipped up some spicy shrimp skewers. Tossed them in chili powder, garlic, a little lime juice. This was a winner! The spice played really well with the sweetness of the corn.
- Veggie Power: I’m trying to eat more veggies, so I roasted some bell peppers, zucchini, and onions. Drizzled them with olive oil, salt, pepper. It was okay, but honestly, a little bland next to the corn.
- The Unexpected Champion: This is where it got interesting. I had some leftover watermelon in the fridge. I cubed it up, added a little feta cheese and a tiny bit of mint. On a whim, I put it next to the corn. And… wow! The juicy, sweet watermelon, the salty feta, the cool mint… it was the PERFECT complement to the corn. Seriously, try it.
So, after all that, I’ve got a few go-to pairings now. Burgers are always a solid choice, spicy shrimp is a close second, but the watermelon-feta-mint thing? That’s my new summer staple. I experimented, I tasted, and I discovered something amazing! Don’t be afraid to play around with your food – you might surprise yourself!
