Esquites

Name: Esquites
Ingredients: 2 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 cup green onion diced small, plus more for garnish; 1 teaspoon lime; 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1/4 cup queso fresco

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup green onion diced small, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon lime
1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/4 cup queso fresco

Directions

1

Melt the butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Add in the corn, salt, pepper and chili powder and saute for 3 minutes or until the corn is tender.
2

Add in the green onion and lime and cook for 1 minute more while stirring.
3

Remove the pan from the heat and add in the mayonnaise and cilantro. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired.
4

Plate the corn in a bowl and top with the queso fresco and more green onions and serve warm.