Spicy Corn

Get ready to spice up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Spicy Corn recipe! Featuring tender, sweet corn kernels sautéed in a buttery olive oil blend and infused with aromatic garlic, smoky paprika, and zesty chili powder, this dish brings bold Mexican-inspired flavors to life in just 20 minutes. A squeeze of fresh lime juice adds a citrusy brightness, while a sprinkle of chopped cilantro and optional crumbled cotija or feta cheese takes it over the top. Whether served as a crowd-pleasing side dish or a quick snack, Spicy Corn is the perfect combination of sweet, smoky, and tangy. Easy to prepare and bursting with color, it’s sure to brighten any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears of corn)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Crumbled cotija or feta cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the unsalted butter and olive oil.

Step 2

Once the butter is melted and bubbling, add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the fresh corn kernels and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender and slightly charred in spots.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and add the red chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, and salt. Stir until the spices are evenly distributed over the corn.

Step 5

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh lime juice.

Step 6

Transfer the spicy corn to a serving bowl, then garnish with chopped cilantro and optional crumbled cotija or feta cheese.

Step 7

Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on its own for a flavorful snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(619.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	860.2

Total Fat 49.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 74.5mg	0%
Sodium 1479.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 106.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 39.0g
Protein 21.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 118.1mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 1584.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.5%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 44.6%