Description
Elote, made from grilled corn on the cob and slathered in deliciousness, is a popular street food that shows up at the local fair every year. Esquites are an off-the-cob version that makes a refreshing salad on a hot summer day. Top with more Cotija cheese and a dusting of Tajin®.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ears corn, kernels cut from cob
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon chile-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®), or more to taste
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4