Grilled Street Corn “Elotes” with Spicy Lime Mayo
Discover this delicious and bold recipe for Grilled Street Corn "Elotes" with Spicy Lime Mayo, a copycat version of the famous Mexican street food. This dish is perfect for a summer gathering or a fun twist on your next taco night.
Allergens
Dairy (cotija cheese), Eggs (mayonnaise)
Ingredients
- 4 large ears of corn, husked and cleaned 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Juice of 1 lime Salt, to taste 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and lime juice. Set aside.
- Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until the kernels are slightly charred and tender, about 10 12 minutes.
- Remove the corn from the grill and immediately brush with the spicy lime mayo. Season with salt to taste.
- Sprinkle with cotija cheese and garnish with cilantro leaves.
Chef’s Insight
To achieve that smoky char, make sure your grill or grill pan is nice and hot before adding the corn.
Notes
For an extra smoky flavor, soak the corn in water for about 30 minutes before grilling.