recipe 
yields
4 Servings
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups shucked corn kernels
12 padron peppers
Kosher salt
¼ cup corn stock (can substitute vegetable stock or chicken stock)
1 tablespoon whole unsalted butter
Freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons cilantro-lime mayonnaise (recipe follows)
1 cup homemade or good-quality store-bought mayonnaise
1 cup packed cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons lime juice
Zest of one lime
Pinch salt
Skillet Corn with Padron Peppers
Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise
steps
- Start with a large thick-bottomed skillet (I use cast iron) with a lid; the lid will help handle the heat, even the distribution of corn, and keep corn from popping out.
- Heat the vegetable oil in the skillet until it is smoking hot. Add the corn and peppers. Sprinkle on a little salt and cover with lid.
- After a couple of minutes, lift lid carefully and toss corn to expose the top kernels to the skillet surface. Re-cover and continue cooking at high heat for 1 to 2 more minutes.
- At this time, the kernels should be slightly charred. Pour in stock, reduce liquid until almost gone.
- Toss with butter until melted. Ground on some black pepper. Adjust salt and plate in small bowl. Top with mayonnaise and serve immediately.
Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise
- Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
Date Published: 06.01.13
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- from Chef Linton Hopkins of Restaurant Eugene, Atlanta, Georgia
