Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chili Lime Butter
Delicious grilled corn on the cob dressed with a zesty chili lime butter for a perfect summer side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of fresh corn
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak the corn in water for 10 minutes to prevent the husks from burning.
- Peel back the husks, remove the silky threads, and then fold the husks back over the corn.
- Preheat the grill to slightly above medium heat.
- Place the corn on the grill and turn frequently until it’s charred and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from the grill and immediately slather with chili lime butter while hot.
- Serve with extra lime and napkins for a messy, delicious experience.
Notes
Experiment with toppings like cotija cheese, smoked paprika, or mayo. A squeeze of fresh lime enhances the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: grilled corn, summer recipes, BBQ sides