Grilled Corn Nibblers with Lime Butter is a delightful summer side dish that captures the flavors of the season. This easy-to-make recipe uses fresh corn on the cob, grilled to perfection and then tossed in a zesty lime butter sauce. The combination of sweet corn, tangy lime, and buttery richness creates a dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. Grilled corn nibblers are perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish for your favorite grilled meats.
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GRILLED CORN NIBBLERS® WITH LIME BUTTER
Savor freshly grilled corn on the cob drizzled with melted butter and sprinkled with fresh herbs. Yum.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 12 (10x10-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Stir in 1/3 cup cilantro and the bell pepper; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in lime juice and garlic salt.
- Place frozen ear of corn in center of each sheet of foil. Drizzle butter mixture evenly over corn. Fold foil over corn so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again.
- Place corn on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 25 to 35 minutes, turning occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Cut large X across top of each packet; fold back foil. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g
GRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH LIME BUTTER
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories side-dish
Time 2h10m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Soak the corn in a large container of water for 1 hour. Prepare the grill. Put the soaked cobs on the hot grill and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, turning frequently. The corn is done when it feels soft when you press on it.
- While the corn is grilling make the lime butter: In a small bowl add the butter, lime zest, chervil, and salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well and spread onto a large plate. Spread the queso fresco onto another plate.
- Take the corn off the grill and carefully peel back the husks (it will be hot). Remove the corn silk and tie the husks in a knot so you can hold on to it like a handle. Roll in the lime butter and then roll in the queso fresco; sprinkle with the Ancho Chile Rub. Place on a large platter and serve immediately.
- For the spice rub: Toast the ancho chile pieces over low heat in a dry skillet until fragrant, shaking the pan so they don't scorch. Put the chiles in spice grinder and pulse to a powder. Add the remaining ingredients and buzz again to combine.
GRILLED CORN NIBLETS WITH LIME BUTTER AND CRACKED BLACK PEPPER
Steps:
- Brush corn with olive oil, season with salt, place on the grill and grill until lightly golden on all sides. Heat the butter in a medium skillet and add the lime juice. Add the corn niblets and cook for one minute. Add the black pepper.
GRILLED CORN WITH CHILI LIME BUTTER
Chili lime butter adds a delicious finishing touch to grilled corn on the cob. Perfect to accompany any barbecue gathering, large or small. The butter can be flavored one day ahead and then brought to room temperature before serving.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Corn
Time 30m
Yield 6 ears of corn
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the butter in a small bowl, add the chili powder, lime peel, lime juice, jalapeño and salt and mix well.
- Shape the butter into any form you like, cover and place in the refrigerator until shortly before ready to serve, at which time allow butter to soften.
- Heat grill to medium-high.
- Place corn (in husk) on the grill, rotating the corn so you cook on all sides, for approximately 15 minutes total.
- Remove from grill and cool slightly (so you are able to peel the husk) and peel. Place corn back on grill over the same flame for about 4 minutes, once again rotating the corn for even grill marks.
- Serve the corn immediately with the chili lime butter.
- Cooking option: Place the corn (in the husk) on a plate and microwave for 5 minutes (21/2 minutes per side); when ready to grill, remove the husks and grill over a medium-high flame for about 2 minutes per side.
CORN WITH CILANTRO-LIME BUTTER
I like to use fresh cilantro from my garden in this lime butter I created especially for grilled corn. —Andrea Reynolds, Westlake, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix butter, cilantro, lime juice and lime zest. Shape into a log; wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Wrap each ear of corn in a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 14 in. square)., Grill corn, covered, over medium heat until tender, turning occasionally, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, cut lime butter into 12 slices. Remove corn from grill. Carefully open foil, allowing steam to escape. Serve corn with butter and, if desired, cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GRILLED CORN WITH CILANTRO LIME BUTTER
Simple grilled corn on the cob.
Provided by BritanyRachelle
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cream butter in a bowl until smooth; mix in cilantro, lime juice, and cayenne pepper until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.
- Peel husks back from ears of corn starting at the top, leaving the husks attached at the bottom of the ears. Remove all the corn silk and close husks over the ears again. Cover corn ears with cold water in a large bowl until husks are thoroughly soaked, about 20 minutes.
- Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Place the corn in husks onto the hot grate and grill covered until husks are charred and the corn kernels are tender, 20 to 25 minutes, turning often. Strip off husks and serve corn with cilantro lime butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 188.3 mg, Sugar 3 g
GRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH LIME-CAYENNE BUTTER
This is from an old issue of Fine Cooking. Not hard at all, and a wonderful variation on traditional summertime corn on the cob. I serve as side to Brazilian Burgers (Recipe #192429).
Provided by Belgophile
Categories Low Protein
Time 15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the lime juice, salt, and cayenne. Stir. Keep warm.
- Now the corn: Peel off all but one or two layers of the corn husk. Pull the remaining husks down, but not off, and remove as much silk as possible. (Don't fuss with it too much; any remaining silk is easily removed later during Step 5). Pull up the husks; it's okay if some kernels aren't completely covered.
- Prepare a hot charcoal fire or heat a gas grill to high. Put the corn on the grate while the coals are still red-hot. (Cover a gas grill.).
- Grill the corn, turning often, until the outer layer of husk is completely charred. Depending on your fire, this could take 5 to 10 minute Then, you can push the corn to a cooler spot on the grill if you're cooking other things, or remove from the heat completely and set aside.
- Just before serving, peel off the husk and brush away the remaining silks. Brown the kernels on the grill briefly, turning the corn frequently to develop a roasty color and a little additional smoke flavor, about 1 minute (If the corn spends too long on the grill without the protection of the husk, the kernels will become dry and a little chewy.).
- Brush the warm cayenne butter on the hot grilled corn and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.6, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 239.8, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 4.1
GRILLED CORN WITH LIME-CILANTRO BUTTER
Provided by Lulu Powers
Categories Side Fourth of July Backyard BBQ Lime Corn Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Cilantro Butter Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Combine the butter, lime juice, lime zest, sugar, salt, and cilantro in a medium bowl and mix well.
- 2. Grill the corn on a medium-hot grill for 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
- 3. Transfer the lime-cilantro butter to a serving bowl and serve with the corn.
EASY GRILLED CORN WITH CHIPOTLE-LIME BUTTER
Grilling corn in the husks is so easy. There's no need to remove the silk and tie the husk closed before grilling. Just soak, grill and add your favorite flavored butter. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large stockpot, cover corn with cold water. Soak 30 minutes; drain. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat until tender, turning occasionally, 25-30 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients. Carefully peel back husks; discard silk. Spread butter mixture over corn.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, sweet corn on the cob for the best flavor.
- Soak the corn cobs in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
- Grill the corn cobs over medium-high heat, turning them frequently, until they are charred and tender.
- Let the corn cobs cool slightly before removing the kernels.
- You can use a sharp knife or a corn stripper to remove the kernels.
- Make the lime butter while the corn is grilling. Simply mix together softened butter, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
- Serve the corn nibblers immediately with the lime butter.
Conclusion:
Grilled corn nibblers with lime butter are a delicious and easy summer side dish. They are perfect for potlucks, picnics, and backyard barbecues. The corn is grilled until it is charred and tender, and then it is tossed with a simple lime butter sauce. The result is a dish that is both flavorful and refreshing. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give grilled corn nibblers with lime butter a try.
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