Description
Mexican Street Corn (Esquites) is a vibrant, off-the-cob version of the beloved elote, bursting with creamy, tangy, and smoky flavors. This delectable dish makes for an impressive side at barbecues, casual dinners, or any gathering. With its combination of roasted corn, fresh herbs, and zesty lime juice, esquites is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile—serve it warm as a side or chilled in a salad. Enjoy this crowd-pleaser as a delightful light meal or a flavorful accompaniment to your favorite grilled meats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3–4 cups fresh corn (cut from cob or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese or queso fresco
- 2 green onions
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 lime
- Spices: smoked paprika or chili powder, garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add corn kernels in a single layer and roast for 10-15 minutes until charred.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, crumbled cheese, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, smoked paprika (or chili powder), garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix the dressing with the roasted corn until thoroughly combined.
- Serve warm topped with extra cheese and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg