Description
Tasty Skillet Street Corn is a delightful and vibrant dish that captures the essence of summer with every bite. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh corn, zesty lime, and creamy toppings to create a flavorful side that will transport you to bustling street corners filled with tantalizing aromas. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish is perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or as a light family dinner. Its versatility allows it to pair beautifully with grilled meats or tacos, making it a crowd-pleaser that your guests will rave about. Plus, you can easily customize the heat level to suit your taste! Get ready to impress everyone at your next gathering with this mouthwatering skillet corn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ears of fresh corn
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons mayo
- 1/4 cup green onions
- 1 jalapeño (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- Juice from 1 lime
- 2 ounces cotija cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Remove the husks from the corn and cut the kernels off each ear (about 4-5 cups).
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil until shimmering.
- Add the corn kernels to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes until slightly charred.
- In a bowl, mix mayo, lime juice, chili powder, salt, cilantro, green onions, and jalapeño (if using) to create a creamy sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked corn and stir until evenly coated.
- Top with cotija cheese before serving, garnished with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg