Grilled Street Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter and Cotija Crumbles
Discover this scrumptious Tex-Mex appetizer inspired by the famous Mexican street corn dish, elotes, infused with smoky chipotle and tangy lime flavors for an unforgettable taste experience.
Allergens
Dairy (in cotija cheese)
Ingredients
- 8 ears of fresh corn, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, zest and juice of 2 limes, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, salt to taste, 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 4 lime wedges.
Instructions
- Heat the grill to medium high heat. In a small bowl, combine butter, chipotle peppers, lime zest and juice, cumin, and salt. Spread the mixture evenly onto each ear of corn. Grill the corn for 8 10 minutes, turning occasionally until tender and charred in spots. Combine cotija cheese, cilantro, paprika, and chili powder in a shallow dish. Remove corn from grill and immediately roll in the cotija mixture to coat. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Chef’s Insight
The smoky, tangy flavors will transport your guests to a bustling street market in Mexico.
Notes
Fresh corn is essential for this recipe; frozen corn may result in a softer texture.