Fresh Corn With Lime and Cilantro

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This recipe is all about fresh taste! The sweetness of freshly picked corn is balanced with the zing of lime and cilantro. It's one of our family favorites. You'll also enjoy the easy technique for cooking fresh corn in the microwave.

by CookinDiva·published 2007-05-09

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Corn

Servings

4 serving(s)

Total time

20 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

104 kcal

Ingredients (7)

serves

4 ears fresh corncorn
1 tablespoon fresh lime juicelime-juice
1/2 teaspoon lime zestlime
1 tablespoon butterbutter
1/8 teaspoon saltsalt
1 dash fresh ground pepperpepper
2 tablespoons cilantro, choppedcilantro

Instructions (3 steps)

01Microwave method for cooking corn: husk corn and wash off any loose silk. Place wet corn into Ziploc bag. Place bag in microwave and cook 4 minutes; rotate ears and cook 2 more minutes. Let sit 2 minutes to finish cooking. Cool five minutes and then slice kernels off the cob.
02Combine corn kernels, lime juice, lime zest, butter, salt and pepper. **Can be made ahead up to this point.
03Just before serving, add cilantro and toss to combine. If desired, garnish with lime slices and sprig of cilantro.

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