Sweet Corn and Goat Cheese Quesadillas

Name: Sweet Corn and Goat Cheese Quesadillas
Ingredients: 3 cups corn kernels, fresh, frozen, or canned; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups zucchini, diced no more than 1/2-inch thick; 3 scallions, chopped, green parts included; 4 ounces goat cheese, slightly softened; 1/2 cup large basil leaves, packed loosely; 4 8-inch flour tortillas (or 6 to 8 6-inch corn tortillas)