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Grilled Corn with Lime and Chili Butter

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
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

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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