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Easy Mexican Corn (The perfect summer side dish)

Published: Jul 14, 2017 · Modified: Oct 28, 2020 by Myra · This post may contain affiliate links

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This Easy Mexican Corn is the quickest dish you'll make all summer! Sweet corn, smoky chili powder, zesty lime and creamy butter make it addictively tasty, and frozen corn means you can have it any time of year! Ready in 5 minutes!

This Easy Mexican Corn is the quickest dish you’ll make all summer!  Sweet corn, smoky chili powder, zesty lime and creamy butter make it addictively tasty, and frozen corn means you can have it any time of year!  Ready in 5 minutes!

Kernel Corn topped with Lime Wedge in White Bowl.

I find that in summer, I’m often in need of side dishes more than anything else.  So often, we’ll throw some pork chops or hamburgers on the barbecue and then I’ll be trying to figure out what to have with them.  I love easy ways of adding veggies to every meal, and this corn is absolutely delicious.

You can, of course, make this with fresh corn on the cob, and it would be incredible. 

But don’t feel like you have to!  This dish is just as tasty, much easier, and almost certainly cheaper when it’s made with frozen corn.

Frozen corn is one of those little gems I like to keep stocked in our freezer.  You could also keep a stash of lime juice and zest there, making this an absolute breeze to throw together, with ingredients you already have in your house!

This Easy Mexican Corn recipe doesn’t heat up the house and can be on the table in 5 minutes.  Perfect for a lazy summer night or a busy weeknight meal.

Easy Mexican Corn (The perfect summer side dish) – Step-by-Step Instructions

Mexican Kernel Corn Ingredients on Wooden Board.

Easy Mexican Corn – Ingredients

Frozen Corn in Glass Mixing Bowl.

Stir together 2 cups of frozen corn and 4 tablespoons of water in a microwave safe bowl.  Microwave for 2 minutes on high.  Stir, and microwave for 2 more minutes.

Lime Zest on White Plate.

While corn is in the microwave, wash a lime, zest it and juice half or all of it (you’ll need 1/2-1 teaspoon of juice, so it depends on how lime-y you like it and how juicy the lime is).

Kernel Corn, Spices and Lime Zest in Glass Mixing Bowl.

Using a strainer, drain water from corn and return it to the bowl. 

Add 1 tablespoon of butter, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of lime zest, 1/2 teaspoon of lime juice and a few grinds of fresh pepper. 

Stir together well and taste.  If you’d like it a little tangier from the lime, add another 1/2 teaspoon of lime juice.

Mexican Corn Topped with Lime Wedge in White Bowl.

Serve hot, cold, or at room temperature.

Enjoy! 🙂

Corn topped with slice of lime in white bowl.

Easy Mexican Fiesta Corn (The perfect summer side dish)

Sweet corn, smoky chili powder, zesty lime and creamy butter make it addictively tasty, and frozen corn means you can have it any time of year! Ready in 5 minutes!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 74kcal
Author: Myra

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • pepper

Instructions

  • Stir together frozen corn and 4 tablespoons of water in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes on high. Stir, and microwave for 2 more minutes.
  • While corn is in the microwave, wash a lime, zest it and juice half or all of it (you'll need 1/2 - 1 teaspoon of juice, so it depends on how lime-y you like it and how juicy the lime is).
  • Using a strainer, drain water from corn and return it to the bowl.
  • Add butter, salt, chili powder, lime zest, 1/2 teaspoon of lime juice and a few grinds of fresh pepper. Stir together well and taste. If you'd like it a little tangier from the lime, add another 1/2 teaspoon of lime juice.
  • Serve hot, cold, or at room temperature. Enjoy! 🙂

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 7.2mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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