Easy Grilled Mexican Streen Corn (Elote)
Feel like you’re walking the streets of Mexico while you enjoy a creamy, zesty, and spicy Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elote)!
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Servings: 8 SERVINGS
Calories: 215kcal
Equipment
- Grill, grill pan, or broiler
- Mixing bowl
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 8 ears sweet corn
- ½ cup Mexican crema (or sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped plus more for serving
- ¼ tsp ground chile de arbol, chipotle pepper, or cayenne pepper
- Zest and juice of one lime
- ¼ tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp tajin chile-lime powder
- ½ cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- Extra lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Remove the husks and clean the corn ears. Preheat the grill. Grill the corn ears for about 3-4 minutes on each side until slightly charred and golden.
- While the corn is grilling, make the sauce: mix the Mexican crema, mayonnaise, ground chile, lime zest, lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the grilled corn with the crema mixture and sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro and tajin powder on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 5mg