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Brasserie-Elevated Street Corn Recipe with Smoky Aioli Everyone Loves

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This elevated street corn recipe features smoky charred corn with a rich, garlicky smoky aioli, tangy lime, and crumbly cotija cheese, perfect for summer barbecues or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 fresh lime, juiced
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder or cayenne
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Extra smoked paprika for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Gently peel back the corn husks without removing them completely; remove the silk and then fold the husks back. Soak the corn in cold water for 15 minutes to prevent burning, or skip this step if you prefer direct char.
  2. Brush the corn with olive oil or melted butter evenly on all sides.
  3. Grill the corn directly over the heat, turning every 2-3 minutes, until the kernels have nice char marks and are tender—about 10-12 minutes total.
  4. While the corn is grilling, whisk together mayonnaise, minced garlic, smoked paprika, lemon juice, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Remove the corn from the grill and let it cool slightly. Slather a generous layer of smoky aioli all over each ear.
  6. Sprinkle cotija cheese liberally over the aioli-coated corn.
  7. Finish with chopped cilantro and a light dusting of extra smoked paprika.
  8. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.

Notes

If you don’t have a grill, roast corn under the oven broiler or use a grill pan on the stovetop. For off-season, use frozen corn kernels sautéed until charred. The smoky aioli can be made ahead and stored in the fridge up to 3 days. Adjust chipotle powder to taste for spice level. Use vegan mayo and skip cheese for a vegan version.

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Keywords: street corn, smoky aioli, grilled corn, cotija cheese, summer side dish, barbecue side, smoky paprika, chipotle, easy corn recipe

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