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Flavorful Grilled Street Corn with Tajin Lime and Cotija Crumble

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A quick and easy grilled street corn recipe featuring a creamy, tangy mayo-lime-Tajin sauce topped with salty cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. Perfect for summer cookouts and year-round enjoyment.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons Tajin seasoning
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 375°F (190°C).
  2. Remove husks and silk from the corn. Rinse briefly and pat dry. Brush each ear lightly with melted butter.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and 1 teaspoon Tajin seasoning. Stir well and adjust seasoning if desired.
  4. Place corn directly on the grill grates. Turn every 3 minutes, grilling for about 12 minutes total until evenly charred.
  5. Remove corn from grill and immediately brush or spread the mayo-lime-Tajin mixture all over each ear while still warm.
  6. Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese generously over the coated corn, then scatter chopped cilantro on top.
  7. Finish with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Optionally, squeeze a little more lime juice over the top.
  8. Serve warm with extra lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Mix the mayo, lime juice, and Tajin just before serving to prevent separation. If the sauce is too thick, thin with a teaspoon of water or more lime juice. Avoid rushing the grilling to prevent burnt or raw spots. If over-charred, scrape off gently before coating. Vegan and dairy-free substitutions are possible using vegan mayo and nutritional yeast instead of cotija cheese.

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Keywords: grilled corn, street corn, Tajin, cotija cheese, lime, summer recipe, easy side dish, Mexican street food

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