Cilantro Seasoned Corn
Bright, zesty, and bursting with flavor, Cilantro Seasoned Corn is the perfect side dish to elevate any meal. This quick and easy recipe combines tender fresh corn kernels with the richness of melted butter, the zippy tang of lime juice, and the bold, herbaceous notes of freshly chopped cilantro. Seasoned with a hint of garlic, salt, and pepper, this dish is ready in just 20 minutes and is sure to impress your family or guests. Ideal for barbecues, weeknight dinners, or as a colorful addition to your holiday spread, this recipe is a vibrant celebration of simple ingredients. Serve it warm and garnish with extra cilantro for a fresh, flavorful finish! Keywords: cilantro corn recipe, seasoned corn, easy corn side dish, lime cilantro corn.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Add the fresh corn kernels to the boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, add the corn kernels to the skillet and toss to coat them in the butter.
Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes to evenly season the corn.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in freshly chopped cilantro and lime juice.
Transfer the Cilantro Seasoned Corn to a serving dish and garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.7 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 274 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 561 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
