Fiery Street Corn on the Cob

Allergens

Dairy (cotija cheese)

Ingredients

• 4 large ears of corn, husked and cleaned
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
2. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, lime juice, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3. Brush the corn with some of the spicy mayonnaise mixture, making sure to coat all sides evenly.
4. Grill the corn for 10 12 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with more spicy mayonnaise mixture until cooked through and slightly charred.
5. Remove the corn from the grill and let it rest for a minute.
6. Top each cob with crumbled cotija cheese and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

Chef’s Insight

To add an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of ground chipotle pepper to the spicy mayonnaise mixture.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spiciness of the dish by adding more or less Sriracha sauce.