Ingredients

3 cups fresh corn (about 3 ears)

4 scallions, white and green parts separated

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 tsp kosher salt

1 1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 plum tomatoes, finely diced

1-2 Jalopeno chilies

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

lime wedges for garnish

Preparation

heat a dry large cast iron skillet over moderately high heat until hot, then pan-roast the corn, stirring occassionally, until golden brown, 8-10 min.

cook white parts of scallions in butter w. garlic, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp each cumin and chili powder, and 1/4 tsp pepper in skillet, over moderate heat, stirring, until scallions are tender, 3-4 min. Remove from heat and stir in corn, etc