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Ingredients
- 4 ears of sweet corn, husked
- 2 tsps olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- A generous squirt of sriracha - probably around 1 tsp but taste the sauce and add more if you like things spicier
- Zest & juice of one organic lime
- 1 tsp honey
- Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated cotija cheese (though you can also use grated Parmesan or Romano if you can't find cotija)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 265g | |
| Calories 1035 | |
| Calories from Fat 914 | 88% |
| Total Fat 103.5g | 129% |
| Saturated Fat 14.36g | 57% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 601mg | 25% |
| Potassium 370mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 30.83g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 12% |
| Sugars 10.33g | 7% |
| Protein 4.19g | 7% |
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