Spicy Corn
Get ready to spice up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Spicy Corn recipe! Featuring tender, sweet corn kernels sautéed in a buttery olive oil blend and infused with aromatic garlic, smoky paprika, and zesty chili powder, this dish brings bold Mexican-inspired flavors to life in just 20 minutes. A squeeze of fresh lime juice adds a citrusy brightness, while a sprinkle of chopped cilantro and optional crumbled cotija or feta cheese takes it over the top. Whether served as a crowd-pleasing side dish or a quick snack, Spicy Corn is the perfect combination of sweet, smoky, and tangy. Easy to prepare and bursting with color, it’s sure to brighten any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears of corn)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Crumbled cotija or feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the unsalted butter and olive oil.
Once the butter is melted and bubbling, add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Stir in the fresh corn kernels and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender and slightly charred in spots.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the red chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, and salt. Stir until the spices are evenly distributed over the corn.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh lime juice.
Transfer the spicy corn to a serving bowl, then garnish with chopped cilantro and optional crumbled cotija or feta cheese.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on its own for a flavorful snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
208 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.5 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 304 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 398 mg | 8% | |
*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.
