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Note: If you cant find it at your store, you can make your own Mexican crema by combining 1/2 cup of mayonnaise and 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt.
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For the sauce: In a large bowl mix crema (or mayo and yogurt combination), 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne, cilantro, salt, lime zest and lime juice together with a whisk until creamy.
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Set aside.
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For the salad: Preheat your grill to medium low heat.
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Brush corn with the melted butter and grill over medium low heat, turning often until corn has charred kernels on all sides.
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This will take about 10 minutes.
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Remove corn to a platter and let it cool a bit.
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Using a bundt pan, put one end of an ear of corn in the center hole and use a sharp knife to cut downward on the corn as close to the cob as you can get without cutting actually cob.
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The corn kernels will fall into the bundt pan bowl as you work your way around the ear.
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Repeat until youve done all of the ears of corn.
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Dump corn into the bowl with the sauce.
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Mix well.
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Spoon into shooter glasses (or your preferred serving dish), leaving a little room for the cheese.
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Generously sprinkle the cotija or Parmesan cheese over each shooter.
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Sprinkle each shooter lightly with cayenne.
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Sprinkle a bit of cilantro over each shooter.
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Serve with additional lime wedges for squeezing.