Description
Experience a burst of flavors with this Mexican street corn (esquites) recipe, a delightful twist on the traditional elote. This dish combines fresh roasted corn with creamy mayonnaise, tangy lime juice, and crumbly Cotija cheese, delivering an unforgettable taste in every bite. Perfect for gatherings, picnics, or as a simple weeknight side, esquites are easy to prepare and sure to impress. Enjoy it warm or use it as a vibrant topping for tacos and bowls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3–4 cups fresh corn (cut from cob or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a heavy pan or cast iron skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the corn kernels in a single layer and roast for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently until they are charred but not burnt.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the roasted corn to this mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra cheese and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg