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Grilled Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter

A SUMMER STAPLE! Butter, cilantro, garlic, lime, chili powder, and paprika. Option to grill or roast corn. SO GOOD!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , International , Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, combine butter, cilantro, garlic, lime zest, chili powder and paprika; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
  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.
  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.*
  4. Peel down husks and spread with butter mixture.
  5. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

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.