Grilled Oaxacan Corn

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
• 4  ears corn 
• 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped for garnish, optional
• 1.5 tablespoons juice of lime 
• 3 tablespoons olive oil 
• 2 oz queso fresco crumbled
• 7 servings salt 

Equipment

• bowl
• whisk
• grill

Directions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Whisk lime juice, 1 1/2 Tbsp. oil and cayenne in a small bowl. Season with salt.
3. Brush corn with remaining 1 1/2 Tbsp. oil and grill, turning a few times, until kernels give slightly when pressed and turn deeper yellow, about 12 minutes.
4. Remove corn from grill to a serving platter and brush with lime juice mixture. Crumble queso fresco on top and sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.