Description
A comforting side dish featuring fresh sweet corn sautéed in honey and butter, brightened with lime for a sweet and savory flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh sweet corn, shucked and kernels removed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, slice off the kernels from the fresh sweet corn.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foamy.
- Add the corn kernels and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until tender.
- Drizzle in honey, stirring to combine, and allow it to caramelize slightly for about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, mixing well.
- Squeeze in lime juice just before serving to enhance flavors.
- Garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter. For a vegan option, substitute honey with agave nectar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: corn, honey butter, skillet corn, side dish, vegetarian, easy recipes
