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The Esquites My Guests Always Ask For — Ready in 15 Minutes

The Esquites My Guests Always Ask For — Ready in 15 Minutes
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Serves
4
Calories
230 kcal
Carbs
28.00 g

Ingredients

  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 1 bagcorn kernels (16 oz)
  • 1/4 cupmayonnaise
  • 1 tbspfresh lime juice
  • 1 tspTajin seasoning or chili powder
  • 1/2 tspkosher salt
  • 1/4 cupfresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/4 cupgreen onions (chopped)
  • 1/4 cupcotija cheese (plus more for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add corn and cook, undisturbed, for 4-5 minutes or until some of the kernels have browned on the bottom. Stir and cook undisturbed for an additional 4-5 minutes. Transfer the corn to a large bowl.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, chili seasoning, lime juice, and salt.

  3. 3

    To the large bowl with the corn add in the dressing, cilantro, green onions, and cotija cheese. Stir until everything is well mixed.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Garnish with extra cilantro or cotija cheese if desired.