Mexican Street Corn Salad

vegetable or canola oil

ears corn, shucked, kernels removed (about 3 cups)

Kosher salt

mayonnaise

cotija cheese, finely crumbled

finely sliced scallion greens

fresh cilantro, finely chopped

jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

garlic, minced or pressed

freshly squeezed lime juice

Smoked paprika or ground chipotle,