Smoky Street Corn Skewers

Allergens

Dairy (sour cream), Gluten-free (with ingredients)

Ingredients

• 2 ears fresh corn, shucked
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 4 wooden skewers

Instructions

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
2. Brush the corn with oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Place the corn on the preheated grill, turning occasionally until slightly charred, about 8 minutes total. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Set aside.
5. Cut the corn kernels off the cob and place them in a large mixing bowl.
6. Add the lime crema, cotija cheese, cilantro, and green onions to the bowl with the corn and toss gently until well combined.
7. Thread the corn mixture onto skewers, making sure to distribute the ingredients evenly among all four skewers.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Chef’s Insight

The key to perfect street corn is in the balance of flavors - smoky, tangy, salty, and sweet. This recipe captures all those elements!

Notes

Grilling corn adds a smoky depth of flavor that elevates this dish to an unforgettable snack.