Description
Creamy Cilantro Lime Corn is a delicious and easy dish featuring fresh roasted corn slathered in cilantro lime crema. Perfect for a quick family dinner or a tasty side, this recipe highlights vibrant flavors and simple ingredients that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ears corn, husk and silk removed
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cilantro lime crema
- cilantro, to taste
- Tajin, to taste
- crumbled cotija cheese, or queso fresco, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the corn on a large baking sheet. Brush each ear of corn with softened butter, then season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the corn in the oven for 20 minutes. For extra flavor, turn on the broiler for the last 2 minutes, rotating the corn until charred on all sides.
- Take the corn out from the oven. Generously spread the cilantro lime crema over the roasted corn and add your preferred toppings before serving.
Notes
Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to your liking.
For extra char, broiling at the end is recommended but watch carefully to prevent burning.
Feel free to use other toppings like lime wedges or jalapeños for added zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg