Spicy Street Corn with Crumbled Feta and Lime Crema

Allergens

Dairy (Feta Cheese)

Ingredients

• 6 ears of fresh corn, shucked
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
3. Brush the corn with olive oil and season with half of the spice mixture.
4. Grill the corn for 8 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until charred and tender.
5. In another small bowl, mix together the sour cream and lime juice to create the crema.
6. Remove the corn from the grill and immediately brush with the remaining spice mixture.
7. Top each ear of corn with crumbled feta cheese and a dollop of the lime crema.
8. Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

This dish captures the essence of a Mexican street fair with its bold flavors and exciting textures.

Notes

For added heat, try using a blend of cayenne pepper and chipotle chili powder.