Elotes (Mexican-Style Grilled Street Corn)
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Recipe Intro From lisathompson
Make this fun and festive Mexican-style grilled sweet corn to light up your summer BBQ! Slather grilled ears of corn with a creamy mayo and crema-based sauce spiked with spicy sriracha (or other hot sauce), lime zest, and garlic. Top it off with a generous sprinkle of crumbly cotija cheese, cilantro, and a hit of fresh lime.
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ingredients
- 6 ears corn on the cob, shucked
- Vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Mexican crema
- 3 tablespoons sriracha or hot sauce
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 lime, zested
- Big Sur Elote Salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese, for garnsih
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for servings
Method
Step 1
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2
Lightly oil ears of corn, then grill until tender and charred, about 10-15 minutes. Turning occasionally to cook evenly.
Step 3
Meanwhile, stir mayonnaise, Mexican crema, sriracha or hot sauce, garlic, lime zest, and Elote Salt in a medium bowl until well combined.
Step 4
Allow grilled corn to cool for 5 minutes, then spread evenly with crema mixture. Sprinkle with more Elote Salt and set on a platter or large plate. Garnish with crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and serve with plenty of lime wedges!