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Roasted Corn salsa in a green bowl next to sliced limes

Skillet Roasted Corn Salsa

Course: Appetizer, Salsa
Cuisine: American / TexMex
Keyword: easy corn salsa recipe, how to make corn salsa
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 46kcal
Roasted Corn Salsa is packed with flavor and is easy to make any time of the year. The pan roasting brings out the sweetness of the corn, and the touch of red onion, pickled jalapeño, and chiles, along with the dash of chili powder and lime just brings it all together. This is one salsa you and your guests will be going back to again and again! It's that good!
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Equipment

  • heavy-duty skillet, such as cast-iron

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup red onion chopped
  • 1 jalapeño seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
  • 2 cups corn kernels from 2 to 3 ears, or 1 16 oz. package frozen corn kernels
  • 1 4.5 oz. can green chilies chopped
  • ½ tsp Kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • Juice of 2 limes about 2 tablespoons

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    1 tbsp olive oil
  • Add onion and jalapeño and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
    ¼ cup red onion, 1 jalapeño
  • Add corn and green chilies, and cook until corn starts to brown, about 12 minutes.
    1 4.5 oz. can green chilies, 2 cups corn kernels
  • Stir in salt, pepper, chili powder, and lime juice.
    ½ tsp Kosher salt, ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper, ½ tsp chili powder, Juice of 2 limes
  • Remove from heat and let cool.

Notes

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Fresh corn really makes this salsa shine, but we've used frozen corn, and it's excellent, too. Let it thaw first (you can easily defrost it in your microwave). We don't recommend using canned corn. 
The salsa will keep covered in the fridge for up to 1 week. The salsa is best served at room temperature or slightly warmed. 

Nutrition

Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg