Skillet Chili Lime Corn
Skillet Chili Lime Corn - the best corn with chili, honey, lime and cheese. Takes 15 mins to make and a perfect side dish for any meals.
Servings: 3 people
Ingredients
- 12 oz (350g) corn frozen
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/2 jalapeno chili seeded and finely diced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves chopped
- 3 tablespoons crumbled Mexican queso fresco or queso blanca
Instructions
- Heat a skillet (cast iron preferred) over medium heat. Add the melted butter and jalapeño, then add the corn and cook. Stir in the honey, cayenne pepper, and salt, and continue to cook until the corn is caramelized.
- Add the lime juice and stir to mix well. Top with cilantro, cheese, and a pinch of cayenne pepper, and serve immediately.
Notes
You may also use Cojita cheese, or any crumbled and mild tasting crumbled cheese of your choice.
Nutrition
Serving: 3people | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 722IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg