5 from 12 votes
Grilled Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter
Grilled Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter features ears of corn grilled in their husks until slightly charred and tender, then spread with a butter infused with fresh cilantro, garlic, lime zest, chili powder, and smoked paprika. The result is smoky, juicy corn enhanced by a bright, herbaceous, and mildly spicy butter, served with lime wedges.
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 butter at room temperature, unsalted
- ¼ cup cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 8 ears corn unhusked
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 lime cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine butter, cilantro, garlic, lime zest, chili powder and paprika; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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.*
- Peel down husks and spread with butter mixture.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
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Notes
- To roast instead of grill, place corn husks on oven rack at 400°F and cook 35-40 minutes until tender.