Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chili Lime Butter is a vibrant, smoky-sweet dish that combines zesty chili lime butter with charred corn kernels. Simmered in aromatic spices and fresh citrus, this recipe delivers a bold, tangy twist on classic grilled corn.
| Prep Time | 10 mins |
|---|---|
| Cook Time | 15-20 mins |
| Total Time | 30 mins |
| Servings | 4 |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Cuisine | Mexican-Inspired |
Grilled Corn with Chili Lime Butter
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Charred corn brushed with smoky-sweet chili lime butter. A bold, fresh twist on classic grilled corn, bursting with citrus zing and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
4 ears corn, husks removed
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried cilantro (or fresh cilantro)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high heat
In a bowl, mix butter, lime juice, chili powder, salt, cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper
Brush 1/4 of the butter mixture over each corn ear
Grill corn, turning occasionally, 12-15 minutes until charred
Brush remaining butter mixture over hot corn and grill 2 minutes more
Notes
Serve warm with a lime wedge garnish
Swap chili powder with gochujang or smoked paprika
Store grilled corn airtight up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Meals
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
