Lime Creamed Corn

(WTNH) -- Chef Heide Lang is back in the kitchen, making lime creamed corn.

Corn is at its peak here in Connecticut, and this recipe is a wonderful crowd pleaser for any informal dinner or barbecue. The key ingredient is the fresh lime zest.

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Creamed Corn with Lime Zest
Ingredients-
8-10 ears fresh corn
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup half and half or heavy cream
¾ cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper or white pepper
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest

Preparation:
1. Cut the corn from the cobs and scrape the cobs with the edge of a spoon or knife to extract as much juice and kernels as possible until you have about 6 cups of corn.
2. In medium size pot, place corn in boiling water for approx. 15 minutes. Drain in colander. (This step can be skipped if you want the kernels to be crunchy.)
3. Melt the butter over a medium high heat until it is frothy.
4. Add the corn and stir constantly for a minute.
5. Pour in the cream and milk.
6. Add sugar, salt and pepper.
7. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring until the liquid has almost thickened to a dense yellow sauce, about 12 minutes.  
8. Add the lime juice and zest, and cook another two minutes.
9. Turn off the heat, cover, and let steam for two minutes.