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Fresh sweet corn is sautéed with spices before being tossed with lime juice and topped with cilantro, onions and Mexican cheese.

Skillet Mexican Street Corn -a fast and easy side dish recipe

Sweet corn during the last few weeks of summer will always hold a special place in my heart. It will always remind me of my Papa Leo who traveled here from California every summer making it a point to enjoy as much midwest sweet corn as possible during his visit!

Skillet Mexican Street Corn - a flavorful side dish recipe

My entire family loves corn so we have been making it a lot lately. We often grill it, toss it into soups or throw it into salads at lunch time. Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better, my friend Mary introduced me to a new favorite recipe: Skillet Mexican Street Corn.

Skillet Mexican Street Corn -an easy side dish recipe

This fresh and flavorful recipe is just one of many delicious new ideas from her new cookbook: The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook. If you’re a busy home chef (and who isn’t), this book is for YOU!

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Mary is a busy mom of boys just like myself so I know that these recipes are not only fast to make but are 100% kid-friendly. With a variety of recipes including appetizers, salads, entrees, sides and desserts, each dish is made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients.

Skillet Mexican Street Corn - a fast side dish recipe

Above all, Mary’s recipes are PACKED with flavor like this Mexican Skillet Street Corn filled with fresh lime juice, cotija cheese and a subtle kick of cayenne. Your whole family will love it, I know mine did.

Your fork is waiting.

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Skillet Mexican Street Corn -an easy side dish recipe
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Skillet Mexican Street Corn
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 
Fresh sweet corn is sautéed with spices before being tossed with lime juice and topped with cilantro, onions and Mexican cheese.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 214 kcal
Author: Liz DellaCroce
Ingredients
  • 5 cups fresh corn from about 6 ears
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 lime juiced about 2 tablespoons
  • 1 tablespoons finely chopped red onion I was out and used scallions!
  • 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • lime wedges for serving optional
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Instructions
  1. Remove the kernels from the corn and set aside.
  2. Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn, mayonnaise, salt, chile powder and cayenne. Stir to coat and cook for about three minutes, until hot.
  3. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle with the lime juice and sprinkle with the onion, cheese and cilantro. Stir to combine. Serve with lime wedges, for an extra kick of lime, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Skillet Mexican Street Corn
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3.3g 17%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 350mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 33.4g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g 23%
Sugars 5.8g
Protein 5.4g 11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe from The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook // Photography by Alejandro Photography

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  4. I guess my family has some strong taste buds, because I had to double the seasonings, mayo and lime. Recipes are all about adjustments to your liking, so Thanks for the idea of making it this way though.

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  6. Hi Liz!

    WOW! Skillet Mexican Street Corn! Really, i love this one very much! I was searching long time for this perfect recipe and got it in your blog! Got all the things clearly what you have explained.
    Anyway, thanks for sharing this informative post!

    Keep it up, Liz!

    Bookmarked!

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  8. Liz!! Your photos are gorgeous and now I’m craving corn like mad. My family seriously adores this recipe. I’m so happy that you’re enjoying the cookbook and that you liked the corn! Thanks so much!!

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  9. This sounds sooooo good. I’ve had this with the corn still on the cob at my favorite Mexican restaurant, and loved it. So I’m looking forward to trying this. I just ordered that cookbook – I’m not sure whose review made me decide to get it, but I’m glad to see your take on the book, which supports my decision to get it.

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