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Fresh Grilled Corn Salsa Recipe with Jalapeño and Lime

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A quick and easy fresh grilled corn salsa with jalapeño and lime that offers a smoky, zesty, and mildly spicy flavor perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn, husked and cleaned
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded for less heat or left with seeds for more spice
  • ½ small red onion, finely diced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 large lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C).
  2. Husk the corn completely and remove all silk strands. Slice the jalapeño in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membrane if less heat is desired.
  3. Grill the corn directly on the grill grates, turning every 2-3 minutes for 10-12 minutes until charred and tender.
  4. Grill the jalapeño skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until blistered and slightly blackened.
  5. Remove corn and jalapeño from grill and let cool for about 5 minutes.
  6. Dice the red onion finely and chop the cilantro while cooling.
  7. Cut the kernels off the corn by standing each ear upright and slicing downward with a sharp knife.
  8. Remove the jalapeño skin if desired, then chop the flesh finely.
  9. In a mixing bowl, combine grilled corn kernels, diced jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro.
  10. Drizzle with olive oil and squeeze lime juice over the mixture.
  11. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  12. Toss gently but thoroughly, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  13. Let the salsa rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  14. Serve over tortilla chips, grilled meats, salads, or enjoy on its own.

Notes

Use medium-high heat to avoid burning the corn. Remove jalapeño seeds for milder heat. Toss salsa while corn is still warm for better flavor coating. Let salsa rest before serving to meld flavors. Leftover cobs can be used for vegetable stock or infusing water.

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