Esquites
Recipes

Esquites

SHOUTOUT TAJÍN!!! This insanely tasty grilled corn salad (also known as esquites) will take your BBQ side game up a notch alll summer long.

By Ross Deutsch | @thisguy.cooks

Ingredients

1 pound of corn cut off the cob or frozen corn 

2 tbsp of Kewpie Mayo

1/2 tbsp lime juice

1/2 white onion, finely diced

1/2 tsp Tajín seasoning

2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped (reserve a couple whole leaves for garnish)

2 tbsp Cotija cheese 

salt and pepper to taste

Sizzle 

Instructions

Active Time: 10 minutes

Full Time: 20 minutes

Serves 4
1

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add corn kernels, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Once done, remove from heat and drain. 

2

In a pan over medium heat, add Sizzle. Once hot add corn and a pinch of salt. Cook lightly until browned shaking the pan frequently. Remove from heat and set aside.

3

Mix onion, mayo, Tajín, and lime juice into a large bowl. Season to taste with salt. Mix everything well using a fork. 

4

Add the cooked corn kernels, chopped cilantro, and Cotija cheese. Fold to incorporate.

5

Transfer to serving bowls, garnish with additional Tajín, lime juice, and cilantro. 

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Salads Sides