Recipes
Grilled Mexican-Style Street Corn
Chef Chris Shepherd's take on Mexican-style street corn is served off the cob and comes together easily for a side dish that is especially great for summer entertaining, when corn is in season.
Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet celebrates the joy and possibilities of al fresco cooking
Featured in: Elevate Your Outdoor Kitchen
What You Will Need
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Ingredients
- 6 ears corn, husk on and silk removed
- 2 red chili peppers
- 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
- 1⁄4 cup cotija cheese, grated
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 tbsp. chili powder
- 3 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Once the coals on the grill have burned down to strong embers, place the corn directly on the coals. Slightly char the corn and jalapeños on all sides, approximately 4-5 minutes or until charred. Remove from coals.
Step 2
Remove the husks from the corn. With a knife, carefully remove kernels from the cob. Dice the chili peppers.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, add the corn, chili peppers, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Place in individual serving bowls and top with grated cotija cheese.
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