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Skillet Mexican Street Corn
Fresh sweet corn is sautéed with spices before being tossed with lime juice and topped with cilantro, onions and Mexican cheese.
Original recipe: thelemonbowl.com
- Yield:
- 6 servings
- Prep:
- 5 min
- Cook:
- 5 min
- Total:
- 10 min
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Ingredients
- 5 cups fresh corn (from about 6 ears)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 lime juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoons finely chopped red onion (or substitute scallions)
- 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Remove the kernels from the corn and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn, mayonnaise, salt, chile powder and cayenne. Stir to coat and cook for about three minutes, until hot.
- Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle with the lime juice and sprinkle with the onion, cheese and cilantro. Stir to combine. Serve with lime wedges, for an extra kick of lime, if desired.