Smoky Street Corn with Piquant Crema

Discover a copycat version of a famous restaurant's smoky street corn with piquant crema. This Mexican street food snack is perfect for picnics and summer gatherings.

🕒 (Prep, Cook, Total): Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 18 minutes

🍽 Servings: 2

🔥 Difficulty: Easy

🌎 Cuisine: Mexican Street Food

Allergens

Milk, Eggs

Ingredients

2 large ears of corn, husked and cleaned 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Brush corn with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Grill the corn for about 6 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and charred in spots. Remove from the grill and let it cool slightly.
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, smoked paprika, cumin, chipotle chili powder, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spread the spicy crema mixture evenly over each ear of corn, then sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese. Top with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of smoky spices and tangy crema creates a rich, satisfying flavor profile that elevates this street food snack into a memorable culinary experience.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice level to suit your taste buds. Adding a dash of hot sauce can ramp up the heat.

Substitutions

For a dairy-free version, replace sour cream with coconut cream and mayonnaise with a dairy-free alternative. Use nutritional yeast instead of cotija cheese.

Alternative Preparations

This dish can be prepared on the stovetop using a grill pan or even under the broiler in your oven.

Alternative Methods

For indoor cooking, use a grill pan on the stovetop or broil the corn in the oven.

Best Storage Practice

Since this recipe is meant to be enjoyed fresh, store ingredients separately and combine just before serving.

Shelf Life

Corn lasts 2-3 days in the fridge when stored in an airtight container. Crema mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Plating Tips

Serve the corn on a plate with a side of lime wedges, allowing guests to customize their flavors as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving, this dish contains approximately 350 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated), 6g carbohydrates, 2g sugar, 14g protein.