Ingredients
Scale
For the Corn:
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn (thawed if frozen)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice level)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cook the Corn
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat.
- Add Corn: Add the corn to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Spice It Up: Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the corn evenly with the spices.
- Continue Cooking: Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the corn is heated through and slightly charred.
Finish and Serve
- Add Lime Juice: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lime juice.
- Garnish: Transfer the corn to a serving bowl and sprinkle with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 min.
- Cook Time: 15 min.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g