Smoky Chipotle Corn Skewers

Allergens

Eggs (in mayo), Corn

Ingredients

• 6 ears of fresh corn, shucked and cleaned
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons smoked chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Juice of 1 lime
• 12 wooden or metal skewers

Instructions

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Brush the corn ears with olive oil and season them with salt and black pepper.
2. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, finely chopped smoked chipotle pepper, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice to create the smoky chipotle sauce.
3. Place corn on the preheated grill or grill pan, turning every few minutes until they are evenly charred and slightly tender. Remove from heat and let them cool for a few minutes.
4. Cut the corn kernels off the cob and place them in a large bowl. Add the smoky chipotle sauce to the corn kernels and toss well to coat.
5. Thread the coated corn onto skewers, making sure each skewer has an ample amount of corn.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy the sizzling, aromatic explosion of flavors!

Chef’s Insight

To intensify the smoky flavor, you can marinate the corn in the chipotle sauce for 30 minutes before grilling.

Notes

This dish can easily be doubled or tripled to accommodate larger gatherings.