Easy Mexican Street Corn Recipe (Esquites / Elote)
Prepare this easy 15-minute Mexican Street Corn recipe, perfect as a side dish! Enjoy a burst of flavors with healthy ingredients and minimal effort.
For extra flavor, grill the corn before mixing it with the other ingredients.
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
Husk the corn and remove all silk. Rinse under cold water and pat dry.
- 2
In a large pot, bring water to boil. Add corn and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- 3
Drain the corn and let it cool slightly. Cut the kernels off the cob into a bowl.
- 4
In a separate bowl, mix lime juice, mayonnaise, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Add the corn kernels to the mixture and stir well to combine.
- 6
Serve warm, topped with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
Chef's Essential Tip
Essential for Easy Mexican Street Corn Recipe (Esquites / Elote)
A pro tip matched to this dish — not a generic kitchen shortcut.
After searing, add wine, stock, or water and scrape the fond. It dissolves into a quick pan sauce that ties the whole dish together.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving
fat
8g
carbs
22g
fiber
2g
sodium
200mg
protein
4g
calories
180

