Soups, Salads & Sides · The Next Generation

Mexican Street Corn

I made this for the first time at Kathleen’s bridal shower and had several requests for the recipe.

It tastes like the yummy Mexican street corn you can get at Agave, all smothered with mayo, but this is slightly healthier and way less messy to eat!

Mexican Street Corn

Mexican Street Corn

Ingredients

  • Kernels from 12 ears of fresh corn
  • Feta cheese
  • 1 Small red onion
  • 2 Bell peppers
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper
  • Garlic
  • Zest and juice of 2 limes
  • Cilantro or parsley
  • Butter
  • Paprika
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Heat a few tablespoons of butter on medium in a skillet until melted.
  • Add the corn kernels.
  • Dice the red onion and bell peppers.
  • Remove the seeds from the jalapeno and dice.
  • Once the corn has started to release its juices, add the onion, peppers and jalapeno.
  • Once onions are translucent, add the garlic stirring until fragrant.
  • Add the lime zest and lime juice, turn up the heat and allow the juice to incorporate.
  • Add paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Turn off the heat, stir in the feta cheese and chopped herbs.
  • The consistency should be slightly creamy, serve room temp or hot.