To avoid wasting time, for step 4 attempt including margarine, lime zest, juice, agave (non-compulsory), garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro to a small meals processor or blender and pulse till finely chopped and blended.
Could break ears of corn in half to make smaller servings.
Strive different varieties of chili peppers, reminiscent of Anaheim or Serrano. Could use ½ jalapeno in case you want a much less spicy taste profile.