{"id":"94ea8841-3356-494c-b8ad-c44c20a333f9","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/94ea8841-3356-494c-b8ad-c44c20a333f9","source_url":"https://thelemonbowl.com/skillet-mexican-street-corn/","title":"Skillet Mexican Street Corn","description":"Fresh sweet corn is sautéed with spices before being tossed with lime juice and topped with cilantro, onions and Mexican cheese.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT5M","total_time":"PT10M","image_url":"https://thelemonbowl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Skillet-Mexican-Street-Corn-in-a-cast-iron-skillet-e1754837742519.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"5 cups fresh corn (from about 6 ears)","item":"fresh corn","quantity":5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"from about 6 ears"},{"text":"1 tablespoon unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon mayonnaise","item":"mayonnaise","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon chili powder","item":"chili powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/8 teaspoon cayenne","item":"cayenne","quantity":0.125,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1  lime juiced (about 2 tablespoons)","item":"lime juiced","quantity":1,"preparation":"about 2 tablespoons"},{"text":"1 tablespoons finely chopped red onion (or substitute scallions)","item":"finely chopped red onion","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or substitute scallions"},{"text":"1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese","item":"crumbled Cotija cheese","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro","item":"finely chopped cilantro","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"lime wedges for serving (optional)","item":"lime wedges for serving","preparation":"optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Remove the kernels from the corn and set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"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."},{"number":3,"text":"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."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:14.006767+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:14.006767+00:00"}