Grilled Chile-Lime Corn

Name: Grilled Chile-Lime Corn
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Crumbled cotija or freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Mexican crema or sour cream; Mexican crema or sour cream; 2 limes, quartered; 6 ears corn, unshucked; Crumbled cotija or freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Ancho or New Mexico chile powder; Ancho or New Mexico chile powder; Cayenne pepper (optional); Salt

Preparation info

6
Servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Cooking with Spice

By Jennifer Newens

Published 2013

About

During summer grilling season, when corn appears in the market, bring some home and cook it as the Mexicans do, sprinkled to taste with lime juice, crema (the Mexican version of sour cream), cheese, chile powder, and salt. If you like, set out extra lime quarters for squeezing over the sweet corn.

Ingredients

6 ears corn, unshucked
2 limes, quartered
Mexican crema or sour cream

Americas
Mexico
Side dish
Spicy
Summer
Gluten-free
Vegetarian
Latin America
Central America

Method

Carefully pull back the husks from the corn, remove the silk, and put the husks back in place. Soak the ears in cold water to cover for 30 minutes.

Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over high heat. Generously oil the grill rack.

Remove corn from water and place it directly over hot coals or heating elements. Grill, turning frequently, until corn is tender, about 20 minutes