Esquites (Mexican Elotes Salad)

Name: Esquites (Mexican Elotes Salad)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 ears of corn
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

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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®.

By CJ

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Recipe Summary

cook:

5 mins

total:

30 mins

prep:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 ears of corn

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Directions

Step 1
Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add corn kernels, in batches if necessary. Stir briefly; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Cook, without stirring, until corn is slightly charred, about 2 minutes. Stir once and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat and set aside.

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Step 2
Mix shallot, mayonnaise, and chile-lime seasoning together in a large bowl. Stir in the corn and jalapeno until well coated in dressing. Stir in 1/2 of the cilantro and Cotija cheese. Taste and season as desired. Top with the remaining cilantro. Serve each portion with a lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

196 calories; protein 6.4g; carbohydrates 20.9g; fat 11.5g; cholesterol 16.2mg; sodium 335.6mg. Full Nutrition

Bluerose Cook

01/13/2019

every time I make this (following the recipe) it is never enough. they dive into the bowl for this. it is a great recipe and I usually throw in my own style but I didn't have to with this one. using it again for Memorial Day cookout.

6 Ratings

5 star values: 6
4 star values: 0
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Bluerose Cook

01/13/2019

Christopher Ines

10/23/2019

we thought this was amazing. It had the perfect amount of lime and chile. We would for sure make this recipe again.

05/16/2018

I love this refreshing salad. Use freshly picked corn for best flavor.

mansonj

09/12/2020

This was amazing! Everyone (even the picky eaters) loved it! I will for sure make it again. I followed recipe exactly as written. Headed the cast iron skillet on the grill and it worked perfectly.

Patoots

06/10/2019

Great recipe! Everyone loved it. Didn't have a shallot, so I used onion with a little bit of garlic powder.

relentless1

01/15/2019

Love this! Use grilled corn or frozen (un-thawed) corn in a cast iron skillet. Both are fantastic!! Most people have not tried this so it wall make you a culinary star!

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