Mexican Street Corn

Ingredients

• 1 ear fresh corn (husked)
• olive oil (for brushing corn)
• 1 ⅛ tsp mayonnaise
• ¼ clove garlic (minced)
• ¼ tsp lime zest
• ¾ tsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp chopped scallions
• 1 tbsp Cotija (crumbled, can substitute feta)
• 1 tbsp cilantro (fresh, chopped)
• 1 pinch chili powder (or chil)
• 1 tsp jalapeño (diced (optional))
• 1 pinch salt

Instructions

1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
2. Lightly brush the corn with olive oil and grill for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and tender.
3. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, garlic, lime zest, and lime juice.
4. Brush the grilled corn with the mayonnaise mixture.
5. Sprinkle with the scallions, Cotija (or feta), cilantro, smoked paprika, jalapeño, and sea salt.
6. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges, if desired.

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