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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.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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
- 1
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.
- 2
Add the lime juice and stir to mix well. Top with cilantro, cheese, and a pinch of cayenne pepper, and serve immediately.