CAJUN SMOTHERED CORN

Cajun Smothered Corn

CAJUN SMOTHERED CORN 6 to 8 servings

3 strips bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 cup finely chopped onion

1 small red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced

1 rib celery, finely minced

2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and minced

4 cups defrosted frozen corn kernels

1 cup canned tomatoes, broken up

3/4 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon lime juice

1. Put the bacon into a saucepan, set over medium heat and fry until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.

2. Put the onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic into the pan. Saute 3 minutes. Cover the pan and cook 5 minutes.

3. Add the corn, tomatoes, paprika, basil, thyme, cayenne, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for 5 minutes, or until the corn is heated through and flavors have blended.

4. Add the bacon and lime juice. Stir 1 minute and serve.