Description
A delightful summer dish featuring grilled corn on the cob topped with a zesty chili lime butter.
Ingredients
- Fresh corn on the cob: 4 ears
- Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick), softened
- Chili powder: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Lime juice: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Fresh cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges: for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Select fresh corn with bright yellow kernels and firm texture.
- Prepare the chili lime butter by mixing softened butter, chili powder, lime juice, and salt in a bowl.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F or 200°C).
- Grill the corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred and golden brown.
- Brush or spread the chili lime butter over the hot corn before serving.
Notes
- Soak corn in water for 30 minutes before grilling for added moisture.
- Experiment with spices like cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Try adding fresh herbs or cheese for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: grilled corn, chili lime butter, summer recipe, barbecue side dish