Esquites

🥄 Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups fresh corn kernels, (cut off the cob (about 4 medium ears of corn))
• 2 cloves of garlic, (minced)
• 1 jalapeño pepper, (minced (seeds removed if you don't want it spicy))
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese, (plus more for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• ½ teaspoon fine salt
• 2 tablespoons lime juice ((about 1 lime))
• Chili powder, (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon paprika, (optional)
• 1 teaspoon chili lime seasoning, (optional)
• Lime wedges, (for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter, fresh corn kernels, garlic, and jalapeño. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Add the mayonnaise, cotija cheese, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. Add the chili powder and optional ingredients if using. Mix until fully combined. Taste and season with more salt and mayonnaise if desired.

3. 3

   Garnish with chili powder to your liking, a lime wedge, and a sprinkle cotija cheese.

4. 4

   Serve immediately in individual portions.

📊 Nutrition (per serving)

Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.