Smoky Street Corn Skewers with Chipotle-Lime Crema
This recipe is a perfect copycat dish inspired by famous street food. With smoky charred corn skewers and tangy chipotle-lime crema, it brings the festive energy of a street fair right to your home.
Allergens
Dairy (in crema), Gluten-free
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 6 ears of corn) 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1
- inch pieces 1 small red onion, cut into 1
- inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and black pepper, to taste 8 wooden skewers 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt 1 canned chipotle chili in adobo sauce, finely chopped Zest and juice of 1 lime Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium high heat or preheat the broiler and set an oven rack about 4 inches from the heat source. In a large bowl, toss together corn, bell pepper, and red onion with olive oil season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Thread the vegetables onto skewers, arranging them in an alternating pattern.
- Grill or broil the skewers for 4 6 minutes per side, or until the corn is slightly charred and cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, combine sour cream or Greek yogurt, finely chopped chipotle chili, lime zest and juice mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve the skewers with a dollop of chipotle lime crema on top and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
Chef’s Insight
To achieve the perfect char on the corn, be sure to turn the skewers frequently while cooking. This creates a beautiful balance between tender kernels and slightly crispy edges.
Notes
Adjust the level of heat to your preference by adding more or less chipotle chili and adobo sauce.