July 17, 2022
Skillet Corn on the Cob with Parmesan and True Lime Garlic and Cilantro
Skillet Corn on the Cob with Parmesan and True Lime Garlic and Cilantro
Category
Appetizers
Servings
2
Prep Time
Make corn-on-the-cob even more delicious with this spicy take! Cookouts will never be the same.
Author:
True Citrus

Ingredients
- 4ears of fresh corn 
- 1 tbspTrue Lime Garlic and Cilantro Spice Blend (add more for a stronger flavor) 
- 6 tbspolive oil 
- 1/3 cfreshly grated Parmesan cheese, or cotija (a mild Mexican cheese) 
- 1 tspground cumin 
- 1/2 tsphot pepper sauce 
- Salt and Pepper 
- Fresh parsley (if using Parmesan), or cilantro (if using cotija), as garnish 
Directions
- Cook corn in pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- Whisk 5 tablespoons oil, cheese, True Lime, Garlic & Cilantro, cumin, and pepper sauce in medium bowl to blend.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add corn and sear until heated through, turning frequently, about 2 minutes.
- Brush corn with some of Parmesan mixture, then continue to turn corn and brush with more cheese mixture.
- Cook until coating begins to color, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer corn to platter, and brush any remaining Parmesan mixture over corn. Sprinkle with fresh chopped herbs, and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
For an outdoor occasion in the summer, sear corn on the grill for about 5 minutes total (instead of cooking in a pan). If using this cooking method, leave cheese out of the mixture and sprinkle on top of the corn for serving.