Grilled Corn with Lime and Chili Butter

Simple grilled corn gets a massive flavor upgrade with homemade compound butter. The butter, packed with lime zest and chili powder, melts over the hot, charred corn for a smoky, spicy, and citrusy treat.

Grilled Corn with Lime and Chili Butter

Simple grilled corn gets a massive flavor upgrade with homemade compound butter. The butter, packed with lime zest and chili powder, melts over the hot, charred corn for a smoky, spicy, and citrusy treat.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Side Dish

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• Corn: 4 corn cobs olive oil
• Butter: 7 tbsp unsalted butter softened, zest of 1 lime, 1/2 tsp chili powder (or cayenne), 1/2 tsp salt, pepper

Equipment

• Grill
• Parchment paper
• Pot (for blanching)

Method

 

Instructions

1. Mash softened butter with lime zest, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Roll butter into a log in parchment paper and freeze for 30 mins.
3. Blanch corn cobs for 5 mins, drain, and rub with oil.
4. Grill for 6 mins, turning often, until charred.
5. Serve hot corn topped with a slice of the cold chili butter.

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