cilantro lime sweet corn

Cilantro Lime Sweet Corn

Spicy, buttery and bright, this is the perfect make-ahead corn dish for summer.

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 35 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 cups corn (cut from about 5 ears)
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Zest of 2 limes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • ½ cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine the corn, 1½ cups water, salt and sugar in a 10-inch skillet or medium saucepan. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes -- until the corn is tender-crisp and there are about 2 tablespoons of water left in the pan (it's fine to eyeball it; it doesn't need to be exact).
  2. Stir in the butter, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and cayenne pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve warm.
  3. Make Ahead: This dish can be made up to a day ahead of time but wait to add the cilantro until right before serving.

Nutrition Information

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  • Per serving (4 servings)
  • Serving size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 234
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated fat: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Sodium: 412 mg
  • Cholesterol: 31 mg

Gluten-Free Adaptable Note

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.