Grilled Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter
30 min·American
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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
Corn
- 8 ears corn, unhusked
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
5 steps
- 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.
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