Skillet Chili Lime Corn
A quick and tasty recipe using sweet corn at the height of season, with a zesty kick of lime and jalapeno.
This is a summer family recipe for Sweet Corn, Hot Peppers, and fresh Herbs.
- Prep Time5 min
- Cook Time10 min
- Total Time15 min
- Yield3
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh corn kernels or frozen corn
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 1½ tablespoons honey
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons crumbled Mexican queso fresco or queso blanco or Cojita cheese
Method
1
Heat up a skillet on medium heat.
2
Add the melted butter and diced jalapeno.
3
Add the corn and stir, cooking for 4 minutes.
4
Add the honey, cayenne pepper, salt, stir to cook well until the corn is caramelized.
5
Add the lime juice, stir to mix well.
6
Top with the cilantro and cheese, serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
- 3 servings per container
- Amount per serving
- Calories0
- % Daily Value*