Description
Mexican street corn dazzles taste buds with smoky, charred kernels glazed in creamy sauce. Zesty lime, tangy cotija cheese, and spicy chili powder create an irresistible summer sensation you’ll crave at every backyard barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 ears of corn, husks and silk removed
Cooking Oil:
- Extra virgin olive oil (to brush)
Seasonings and Optional Garnishes:
- Kosher salt
- 1 lime, halved (optional)
- Aleppo pepper (optional, or red pepper flakes)
Instructions
- Heat outdoor grill to maximum temperature, ensuring grates are clean and well-prepared for direct high-heat cooking.
- Carefully coat each corn ear with a delicate layer of olive oil, ensuring complete and even coverage across the entire surface.
- Place corn directly on hot grill grates, positioning ears perpendicular to metal bars to create beautiful crosshatch char marks.
- Rotate corn systematically every 2-3 minutes using long-handled tongs, allowing each side to caramelize and develop deep golden-brown exterior with slight blackened edges.
- Monitor cooking process closely, watching for consistent golden-brown coloration and avoiding excessive burning, which typically requires approximately 10-12 minutes total cooking time.
- Once corn reaches desired level of charring, carefully remove from grill using tongs and transfer to serving platter.
- While corn is still piping hot, squeeze fresh lime juice generously across surface to enhance natural sweetness and add bright citrus notes.
- Sprinkle Aleppo pepper over corn for subtle heat and complex flavor profile, ensuring even distribution.
- Finish with a delicate pinch of kosher salt to elevate and balance overall taste experience.
- Serve immediately while corn remains warm and flavors are most vibrant.
Notes
- Brush corn with olive oil to prevent sticking and enhance grilling performance.
- High heat is crucial for achieving perfect charred marks and smoky flavor.
- Rotate corn frequently to ensure even cooking and beautiful caramelization on all sides.
- Total grilling time is approximately 10 minutes for optimal texture and color.
- Optional lime and Aleppo pepper add zesty, spicy dimensions to the classic grilled corn.
- Serve immediately after grilling to enjoy maximum freshness and temperature.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg