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MexicanNon-veg

Elote

Elote — a classic mexican dish made simple at home.

20 min4 serveseasy

Elote — a classic mexican dish made simple at home. This Mexican main is sized for 4 and comes together in about 20 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

484

kcal

27g

Protein

57g

Carbs

17g

Fat

main

Ingredients

  • sour cream1 medium
  • corn1 tsp
  • shrimp2 tbsp
  • tortilla200 g
  • tomato1 tsp
  • cheese1 large
  • cumin4
  • saltstaple
  • pepperstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredients for elote and measure them out.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add main ingredients and cook until just done.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Elote take to cook?
Total time is about 20 minutes for 4 servings.
Is Elote vegetarian?
No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are sour cream, corn, shrimp.