Mexican Street Corn...Sort of!! The Best Mexican Street Corn. Fresh Sweet Corn, Cotija Cheese

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta offers a similar tangy flavor, while parmesan is more widely available.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken provides a lean protein alternative, while tofu is budget-friendly and vegetarian.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Cayenne offers more heat, while paprika is often less expensive.

Cut corn off the cob from 2 ears of corn.

Heat a 360 griddle and add a little avocado oil.

Add the corn to the griddle, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and chipotle chili powder, and toss.

Cover the corn with a lid and let it steam for about 3 minutes.

In a bowl, mix together about 1/3 cup of mayonnaise, 1/3 cup of Mexican crema, chopped fresh cilantro, juice from half a lime, and a sliver of fresh jalapeno.

Heat the griddle again and add a little oil for the shrimp.

Add 6 shrimp to the griddle, season with salt, pepper, and chipotle chili powder, and let them steam for 2-3 minutes.

Plate the dish by layering the cream mixture at the bottom, adding the corn, sprinkling with cotija cheese, adding more cilantro, diced tomatoes, and finally placing the grilled shrimp on top.

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