Grilled Corn with Cotija, Cilantro and Lime
- Ingredients:
- 6 ears fresh sweet corn, husks left on
- Olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled (see notes)
- 6 lime wedges
Preparation:
To prepare the corn for grilling, soak it in the husks, in cool water for 30 to 45 minutes. This will keep the husks from charring and drying out too much during cooking.
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to a medium-high temperature (about 400°F).
Peel the back the husks to about 2/3 of the way down the length of each cob to expose the kernels. Remove as much of the silk as you can (don't worry if you can't get it all) and discard. Brush the kernels with a little olive oil, then season with salt and pepper and a pinch of cayenne. Re-cover the corn with the husks and arrange the ears in a single layer on the grill. Cover and grill for 12 to 15 minutes, turning each several times to ensure even cooking.
To serve, pull the husks back all the way to expose the entire cob (or remove completely), brush each ear with melted butter, sprinkle with the cilantro and Cotija and drizzle with lime juice.
Makes 6 servings
Recipe Notes:
Cotija is a Mexican cow's milk cheese, similar in flavor and consistency to feta, which will make an acceptable substitute. Feta is a little saltier though, so if you will be substituting, take that into consideration when seasoning the corn before cooking.