Description
Skillet corn is the ultimate comfort food, combining sweet and savory flavors that warm your heart. This easy-to-make dish features fresh corn sautéed with aromatic onions and garlic, finished with a squeeze of lime for brightness. Perfect as a side or transformed into a main course, skillet corn brings family and friends together around the table. With its vibrant color and mouthwatering taste, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears of corn)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Husk the corn and remove silk strands. Rinse and pat dry.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbling. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in corn kernels along with salt and pepper; cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add herbs and lime juice just before removing from heat.
- Serve warm in a dish for everyone to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños while cooking. Substitute fresh corn with frozen or canned if you're short on time. Cheese can be stirred in for added creaminess.