Grilled Oaxacan Corn

Name: Grilled Oaxacan Corn
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Salt; 4 ears corn, husks removed; 6 tablespoons crumbled queso fresco (about 2 oz.); 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish, optional

7 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt
4 ears corn, husks removed
6 tablespoons crumbled queso fresco (about 2 oz.)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish, optional

Directions

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Preheat grill to medium-high. Whisk lime juice, 1 1/2 Tbsp. oil and cayenne in a small bowl. Season with salt.
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Brush corn with remaining 1 1/2 Tbsp. oil and grill, turning a few times, until kernels give slightly when pressed and turn deeper yellow, about 12 minutes.
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Remove corn from grill to a serving platter and brush with lime juice mixture. Crumble queso fresco on top and sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.
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