Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Grilled Corn Esquites topped with creamy spicy mayo. This quick 10-minute recipe is perfect for summer gatherings or a tasty snack!
206 kcal
/serving
10 mins
Serves
4
Easy
Mexican
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 medium ears of corn, shucked'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '3 tbsp spicy mayo'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Kosher salt, to taste'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '2 tsp smoked paprika'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Juice of 1 lime'}
- {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Hot sauce, to serve'}
- {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Pickled red onions, to serve'}
- {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Diced avocado, to serve'}
- {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Thinly sliced fresh serrano chiles, to serve'}
- {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Freshly grated aged Manchego cheese, to serve'}
- {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Cilantro leaves, for garnish'}
Preparation
- Shuck the corn and prepare the spicy mayo.
- Juice the lime and set aside the juice.
- Slice the serrano chiles and dice the avocado.
Cooking
- Preheat a grill.
- Grill the corn on all sides until lightly charred and the kernels are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the kernels from the cobs using a knife and place them in a large bowl.
Plating & Serving
- Mix the grilled corn with spicy mayo, lime juice, smoked paprika, and salt in the bowl.
- Spoon the mixture into serving bowls and top with hot sauce, pickled red onions, diced avocado, serrano chiles, and Manchego cheese.
- Garnish with cilantro leaves before serving.
Notes
For extra flavour, adjust the amount of hot sauce and lime juice to your preference. This dish is best served immediately to maintain the crispness of the corn.
Suggested Sides
Nutrition per Serving
206
Calories
4.4g
Protein
4% DV
31.8g
Carbs
11% DV
9.5g
Fat
12% DV
4.4g
Fiber
12% DV
5.1g
Sugars
188mg
Sodium
13% DV
4mg
Cholesterol
1% DV
| Health Labels | Vegetarian Pescatarian Gluten Free Wheat Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free Kosher |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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