Esquites Recipe

Name: Esquites Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican,
Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise with lime juice; 3 tbsps fresh lime juice; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 small jalapeño seeded and finely chopped; 4 cups fresh corn kernels; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp chipotle chili pepper; 3/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 tsp paprika; Lime wedges

This version of the famous Mexican Esquites is creamy, with a slight cheesy flavor, and easily made at home. McCormick® Mayonnaise with Lime Juice adds that signature flavor to this signature dish.

10m

PREP TIME

8m

COOK TIME

218

CALORIES

13

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients 8 Servings

1/3 cup McCormick® Mayonesa (Mayonnaise) With Lime Juice
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
4 cups fresh corn kernels
1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon McCormick® Onion Powder
1 teaspoon McCormick® Chipotle Chili Pepper
3/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Paprika
Lime wedges

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Mix mayonnaise, lime juice and salt in large bowl; set aside.
2 Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on high heat. Add jalapeno; cook and stir 2 minutes or until softened. Stir in corn and spread mixture into an even layer in skillet. Cover and cook, without stirring, about 2 minutes. Stir, cover and cook 1 minute longer. Add garlic powder, onion powder and chipotle chili pepper; cook, uncovered, 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
3 Transfer corn mixture to bowl with mayonnaise mixture; toss gently to coat. Stir in Cotija and cilantro until evenly mixed. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve warm with lime wedges.