Michelle Williams
@micbakerwil
Skillet Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
This Skillet Elote recipe brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn right to your kitchen. Sweet corn is sautéed to perfection and tossed with a creamy, zesty sauce, fresh cilantro, and crumbled cotija cheese, making it a delightful side dish or appetizer for any occasion.
Details
- Cuisine:mexican
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:bbq
- Ingredients:6
- Views:7
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time10 min.
- Total time25 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 4 ears
- 1/4 cup
- 3 tablespoons
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Skillet Elote (Mexican Street Corn).
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder, whisking until the ingredients meld together beautifully.
Step 2
Set this zesty blend aside for later.
Step 3
Next, heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, then add the corn kernels.
Step 4
Allow them to sizzle undisturbed for about five minutes, letting them develop a lovely golden-brown hue.
Step 5
After five minutes, give the corn a gentle toss with a spatula and continue cooking for another three minutes, ensuring they achieve a delightful char.
Step 6
Once the corn is perfectly browned, remove the skillet from the heat and fold in the creamy mayonnaise mixture, ensuring every kernel is luxuriously coated.
Step 7
Finally, sprinkle in the chopped cilantro for a fresh burst of flavor, and serve the corn topped with crumbled cotija cheese for an irresistible finish.
Step 8
Enjoy this vibrant dish that brings a taste of summer to your table!.