My father-in-law made this recipe earlier this summer, and it was an instant hit. The combination of sweet corn and savory cheese is incredible. To store: You can serve this dish immediately or chill it in an airtight container to eat later!
Ingredients:
4 ears fresh corn, husked
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
1½ tablespoons mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lime’s juice and zest
⅓ cup chopped scallions
¼ cup crumbled Cotija (or feta cheese)
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (or chili powder)
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
1 jalapeño pepper, diced (optional)
Sea salt to taste
Instructions:
Preheat a grill to medium-high. Brush corn with olive oil and grill for 2 minutes per side, or until char marks form. If using jalapeño, char similarly now. Remove and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine mayo, minced garlic, lime zest, and lime juice. Slice kernels off of corn and add to the bowl along with chopped scallions. Stir to coat.
Add cheese and smoked paprika/chili powder to the bowl. Add chopped jalapeno and/or chopped cilantro if using either/both. Stir to mix. Salt to taste.
Yields about 4 servings