Spiced Street Corn Salad Esquites Recipes

ESQUITES

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium heat. Once melted, add the corn and the salt (if using frozen corn, no need to defrost first). Cook, stirring just every minute or so, until the corn is warmed through and turning golden on the edges, about 5 to 8 minutes (turn the heat down to low if the corn starts jumping out of the pan).
• Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then remove the skillet from the heat. Let the corn cool for a few minutes, then transfer it to a medium mixing bowl.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl (the mayonnaise, optional jalapeño, lime juice, chili powder, optional cayenne, cheese and cilantro). Stir to combine. Season to taste with additional salt, if needed.
• To serve, divide the mixture between small cups and garnish individual servings with a wedge of lime, perhaps a sprinkle of additional cheese and chili powder. Leftovers keep well, refrigerated, for about 4 days.

MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD (ESQUITES RECIPE)

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until hot and sizzling. When sizzling, add the onion, garlic, and chiles and sautee until soft and fragrant.
• If using fresh or frozen corn: add the corn and cook for 5-6 minutes, then pour in the water, add the epazote (if using) and season with salt. Cook for 20-30 minutes or until the kernels are nice and soft.If using canned corn: add the corn, season with salt and sautee for 6-7 minutes or until fragrant.
• Remove from the skillet, serve in cups or in a large serving platter and top with mayonnaise, cheese, lime juice and chile powder or hot sauce. Serve hot!

ESQUITES MEXICAN CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Add all of the Dressing Ingredients to a large salad bowl and whisk to combine; set aside.
• Lightly brush each ear of corn with oil. Grease and heat grill to high heat. Once hot, add corn and close the lid. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side, rotating the corn until all of the sides are lightly charred, about 10-12 minutes, closing the lid in between rotations. Set the corn aside and allow to cool enough to handle. Cut the kernels off of the cob and transfer to the dressing.
• Cut the kernels off of the cob or if using frozen corn, DON'T thaw first. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in large cast iron skillet over high heat. Add the corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until corn starts to char, approximately 5 minutes for fresh and 7 minutes for frozen. Transfer kernels to the dressing.
• Add all of the Salad Ingredients to the corn/dressing and stir until evenly coated.
• Taste and season with additional salt, pepper and/or lime juice to taste.

ESQUITES (MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD)

Steps:

• Shuck 3 ears of corn and slice the kernels off the cob into a bowl. Finely dice 1 jalapeño, ⅓ cup red onion and ⅓ cup red bell pepper. Finely chop ¼ cup cilantro, mince 2 cloves of garlic and slice 1 lime in half.
• Add 2 tbsp. butter to a pan and melt. Gently toss the corn, making sure it's nicely coated. Sauté corn on HIGH, allowing it to deeply brown. It should take about 10 minutes to brown nicely.
• Reduce heat and move corn to one side of the pan. Add ½ tsp. butter to the pan and sauté minced garlic until brown, about 2 minutes. Combine with sautéed corn. Remove from heat.NOTE: If you intend to serve this recipe cold, place corn in a sealed container and refrigerate separately from the other diced/chopped vegetables. Once cold, go to the next step.
• Mix browned corn and diced/chopped vegetables with 2 tbsp. mayo, 2 tbsp. sour cream, juice from ½ lime and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper, chili powder and smoked paprika. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp. cotija cheese and serve.

SPICED STREET CORN SALAD (ESQUITES)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat until sizzling. Add corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is toasted and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Add onion and garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and allow to cool, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Mix corn mixture, jalapeno, 3 tablespoons cotija cheese, mayonnaise, lime juice, cayenne, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Adjust seasonings, adding more of your preferred flavors if desired. Top with remaining cotija cheese and cilantro.

MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter and the frozen corn. Cook for 8-10 minutes stirring often until the corn is cooked through and has a charred look to it. Remove from skillet and place in a large bowl.
• Add the red onion, lime juice, lime zest, bell pepper, cilantro, and jalapeño. Stir to combine.
• Add the sour cream and the Cojita cheese. Stir to complete. Garnish with more cilantro or sliced green onion and a little lime zest.
• Enjoy with friends and a margarita!

MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high. You can also use a grill pan. Lightly grease the grill grates with oil.
• Season the corn and the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
• Transfer corn and chicken to the grill; cover and cook for 13 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and corn is lightly charred, turning chicken and corn once halfway through cooking.
• Remove cooked chicken and corn from grill and let chicken rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting it into strips.
• In the meantime, cut the kernels from the cobs and place them in a bowl. To the kernels, add 2 tablespoons lime juice, minced garlic, mayonnaise, Mexican cream or yogurt, and ancho chili powder; mix and stir until well combined. Set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl make the dressing by combining olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper; whisk until thoroughly incorporated.
• Place the mixed salad greens and cherry tomatoes in a large salad bowl and toss with the dressing.
• Top the salad with the corn mixture, chicken slices, and cotija cheese.
• Garnish with cilantro and serve.