Description
This creamy cilantro lime corn is a delightful side dish, featuring roasted corn smothered in flavorful cilantro lime crema, making it a perfect addition to any meal. Quick to prepare and bursting with taste, it’s ideal for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ears corn, husk and silk removed
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cilantro lime crema
- cilantro, for garnish
- Tajin, for garnish
- crumbled cotija cheese, or queso fresco, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Arrange the corn on a large baking sheet and brush each ear with softened butter. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the corn in the oven for 20 minutes. For a charred finish, turn on the broiler for the last 2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning. Rotate the corn to char all sides evenly.
- Take the corn out of the oven, generously spread cilantro lime crema over each ear, and finish with desired toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
Make sure to rotate the corn often if broiling to ensure even charring.
Feel free to customize toppings like additional cilantro or lime juice to enhance flavor.
Using fresh corn will yield the best taste for this dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg