The perfect easy side to upgrade plain frozen corn, Chili Lime Sautéed Corn delivers bold, bright flavor in minutes. Frozen corn is sautéed in a little butter, then seasoned with chili-lime spices, garlic powder, lime zest and juice, and finished with fresh parsley. It pairs beautifully with grilled meats or any Tex‑Mex meal like tacos, enchiladas, or fajitas.
What you’ll need to make this delicious side dish
This recipe uses just a few simple ingredients but packs a lot of flavor. The chili-lime seasoning combined with fresh lime really brightens the corn.
- Frozen corn kernels
- Butter
- Chili lime seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Kosher salt
- Lime (zest and juice)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
How to make Chili Lime Sauteed Corn
This side dish is quick and easy to prepare.
1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan or frying pan over medium heat. Add the frozen corn and cook until the kernels have fully defrosted.
2. Continue cooking the corn until some kernels start to brown and develop a little color—this adds a subtle roasted flavor.
3. Stir in the chili lime seasoning, garlic powder, and the zest and juice of one lime. Taste and season with kosher salt as needed.
4. Toss to combine, then remove from the heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm.
Chili Lime Sauteed Corn Side Dish
Equipment
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small saucepan or frying pan
Ingredients
- 19 oz frozen corn kernels
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp chili lime seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½-1 tsp kosher salt, to taste
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
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Melt the butter in the saucepan over medium heat, and add the corn kernels. Cook the kernels until they are defrosted, then continue cooking until they begin to develop color.
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Add the chili lime seasoning, garlic powder, and the zest and juice of the lime. Toss to combine and garnish with fresh parsley.
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Notes
Nutrition
| Calories: 167 kcal
| Carbohydrates: 35 g
| Protein: 5 g
| Fat: 4 g
What to serve with Chili Lime Sauteed Corn
Easy Healthy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
These sheet pan chicken fajitas—chicken, peppers, and onions roasted with spices—make an easy, flavorful meal that pairs perfectly with the bright corn.
Healthy Skirt Steak Tacos
Marinated skirt steak with fresh pico de gallo in warm corn tortillas is a great match for this side, especially during summer.
Easy Tex‑Mex Inspired Skillet Chicken
Flavorful skillet chicken seasoned for Tex‑Mex dishes works well with the chili-lime corn for tacos, bowls, or salads.
