Description
A delightful side dish featuring sweet corn slathered in a creamy, zesty mixture that brings a taste of the Caribbean to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of fresh corn, husked
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese or cotija cheese (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Start by heating a large pot of water over medium-high heat. Once boiling, generously salt it.
- While waiting for the water to boil, husk the corn, removing all green leaves and silks.
- Once the water is boiling, carefully add the corn. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until tender.
- While the corn cooks, prepare the buttery mixture by combining softened butter, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, smoked paprika, chili powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Once the corn is cooked, remove it from the pot and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Slather the corn with the creamy mixture, ensuring it’s well covered.
- If using, sprinkle crumbled cheese over the corn, followed by a drizzle of lime juice and chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish.
Notes
Common mistakes to avoid include overcooking the corn and not seasoning enough. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg