Grilled Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(4)
Ingredients
8 servings
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 ears corn, unhusked
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
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Preparation
Step 1
In a medium bowl, combine butter, cilantro, garlic, lime zest, chili powder, and paprika; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
Step 2
Preheat grill to medium heat. Peel back outer husks, leaving them attached at the base of the ear; do not remove inner husks. Remove and discard silks; rinse corn and pat dry using paper towels.
Step 3
Brush corn with canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add corn to grill; cover and cook, turning occasionally, until husks are slightly charred and corn is tender, about 12-15 minutes.
Step 4
Peel down husks and spread with butter mixture.
Step 5
Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
*TO ROAST THE CORN:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place corn husks directly on the oven rack and roast until corn is soft, about 35-40 minutes. Peel down husks and spread with butter mixture.
