Description
This recipe creates a flavorful skillet corn with a smoky, spicy, and irresistible chipotle honey-butter glaze. It’s perfect as a side dish for barbecues or a simple weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears corn (800g): Fresh corn with tightly packed kernels.
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) unsalted butter: For richness and emulsification.
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) honey: Adds floral sweetness and helps caramelize.
- ½ tsp (2 g) chipotle powder: Provides smoky heat.
- ½ tsp (2 g) smoked paprika: Enhances smoky flavor and adds color.
- 1 tsp (5 mL) lime juice: Balances sweetness and brightens flavor.
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) olive oil: Prevents sticking and adds subtle flavor.
- ½ tsp (3 g) sea salt: Enhances sweetness and balances flavors.
- ¼ tsp (1 g) black pepper: Adds subtle spice.
- 1 Tbsp (10 g) pepitas: Provides crunch and nutty flavor.
- 1 Tbsp (5 g) cilantro: Adds herbaceousness and color.
Instructions
- Prepare Skillet: Heat skillet with olive oil.
- Sear Corn: Sear corn for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Make Glaze: Melt butter, then stir in honey, chipotle, paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer Glaze: Simmer glaze for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly.
- Glaze Corn: Brush corn with glaze.
- Final Cook: Cook corn, turning and basting, for 3-4 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with pepitas and cilantro.
Notes
Using a cast-iron skillet is recommended for optimal searing. Adjust chipotle powder to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg