Description
Grilled Corn with Chili-Lime Butter is a delicious and vibrant dish that combines the sweetness of corn with a zesty chili-lime butter for a flavor explosion.
Ingredients
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- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix the softened butter, chili powder, lime juice, salt, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
- Spread the chili-lime butter generously over the husked corn.
- Place the corn on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn is tender and slightly charred.
- Remove the corn from the grill and brush with any remaining chili-lime butter.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add grated cheese on top before serving.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder and cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats and salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg