Best 10 Grilled Corn With Chili Powder And Lime Recipes

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Grilled corn on the cob is a summertime staple, and for good reason. It's simple to make, delicious, and a great way to enjoy fresh corn. But what if you want to take your grilled corn to the next level? This article will introduce you to a recipe for grilled corn with chili powder and lime that will add a delicious kick of flavor to your next cookout. The combination of chili powder, lime, and butter creates a savory and tangy flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. So if you're looking for a new way to enjoy grilled corn, be sure to try this recipe.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED CORN WITH CHILI POWDER AND LIME



Grilled Corn with Chili Powder and Lime image

Grilled corn always elicits oohs and aahs, even though it only takes minutes to make. Imagine, then, how doubly impressed your friends will be when you toss the corn with a spicy seasoning.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Entertaining     Seasonal     Summer Entertaining     BBQ & Grilling Recipes

Yield Makes 16 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ears shucked corn
1/2 lime
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt

Steps:

  • Grill corn over high heat, turning until lightly blackened in places and kernels are just tender when pressed, about 12 minutes.
  • Cut each ear into 4 pieces. Transfer to a sturdy, medium-size paper bag and squeeze lime over corn. Sprinkle with chili powder and coarse salt. Close bag and shake to coat. Serve immediately from the bag or in a bowl.

CHILI LIME CORN ON THE COB



Chili Lime Corn on the Cob image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ears corn, in husk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine butter, lime zest and juice, chili powder, garlic and salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Carefully peel back husk from the ear, without detaching from the bottom, remove silk from corn, fold the husk back around the ears and soak in water for 30 to 45 minutes. Make sure to weigh down the ears so that they are fully submerged.
  • Preheat a grill to medium, indirect heat. Remove ears from water, drain, open husk, dry ears with paper towel and spread butter mixture evenly on corn. Fold husk back over corn and grill, turning often, for 35 minutes (change heat to medium-high for the last ten minutes of grilling). Serve immediately.

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH CHILI-LIME BUTTER AND COTIJA CHEESE



Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chili-Lime Butter and Cotija Cheese image

Provided by Marc Murphy

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ears corn, in their husks
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Juice of 3 limes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup cotija cheese or feta cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Grill the corn in their husks until the husks start to blacken, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Mix together the butter, chili powder, cayenne pepper, lime juice and some salt and black pepper in a bowl until incorporated.
  • Peel back the corn husks, leaving on to use as handles while eating. Rub the chili-lime butter all over the corn. Garnish with the cotija cheese.

GRILLED CORN WITH CHILE-LIME SPREAD



Grilled Corn with Chile-Lime Spread image

Hot off the grill in 30 minutes! Tangy lime juice and peel temper the spice from ground red chiles.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 to 2 teaspoons ground red chiles or chili powder
8 ears corn (with husks)

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix all ingredients except corn.
  • Remove large outer husks from each ear of corn; gently pull back inner husks and remove silk. Spread each ear of corn with about 2 teaspoons butter mixture; reserve remaining butter mixture. Pull husks up over ears.
  • Place corn on grill. Cook uncovered over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning frequently, until tender. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve corn with remaining butter mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

COTIJA CHILI LIME GRILLED CORN RECIPE BY TASTY



Cotija Chili Lime Grilled Corn Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: corn, olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, cayenne pepper, mayonnaise, lime, cotija cheese

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ears corn
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced
½ cup cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or grill plate to medium heat.
  • Drizzle the corn with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix to ensure all the ears are evenly coated.
  • Place the corn on the grill. Close the lid to keep the temperature high, and let the corn cook for about 15 minutes per side, or until slightly charred on all sides.
  • Remove the corn from the heat and set aside.
  • In a small bowl mix the chili powder and cayenne together. In another small bowl, mix the lime juice and mayo together in a bowl, and spread or drizzle on the ears of corn.
  • Sprinkle the spices over the corn.
  • Top the corn with Cotija cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 7 grams

GRILLED CORN WITH LIME AND CHILE



Grilled Corn with Lime and Chile image

Easy to prepare and just as easy to love, spicy, zesty corn is a delicious summer appetizer. To eat, dip a lime wedge in the salt and chile powder, then run it over the hot grilled corn.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Entertaining     Seasonal     Summer Entertaining     Summer Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Safflower oil, for brushing
6 ears corn, husks and silk removed
Lime wedges, for serving
Coarse salt, for serving
Chile powder, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly brush hot grill with oil. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until kernels are tender and charred in spots, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer corn to a serving platter and serve with lime wedges, salt, and chile powder.

GRILLED CORN WITH CHILI LIME BUTTER



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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

6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon jalapeno, minced (or to taste)
salt
6 ears corn, in the husks

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.

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH CHILE AND LIME



Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chile and Lime image

Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Backyard BBQ     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons crema mexicana,* créme fraîche,* or sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder or ancho chile powder**
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
8 ears of corn with husks
2 limes, halved or quartered
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
*Crema mexicana (Mexican créme fraîche) is available at some supermarkets and in the refrigerated section of Latin markets. Créme fraîche is sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.
**Chipotle and ancho chile powders are available in the spice section of many supermarkets and from adrianascaravan.com.

Steps:

  • Mix crema mexicana, fresh lime juice, chile powder, and coarse kosher salt in small bowl to blend. DO AHEAD Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Remove outer husks from corn, leaving inner pale green husks attached. Fold back inner husks; remove corn silk. Sprinkle corn with salt and pepper. Rewrap inner husks around corn. Grill corn until husks are charred and beginning to pull away and corn is tender, turning frequently, about 10 minutes. Grill lime quarters until lightly charred, about 5 minutes.
  • Pull husks away from corn to expose kernels. Place corn and lime on platter. Brush corn with crema-lime mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro.

MEXICAN STREET CORN



Mexican Street Corn image

Elote, otherwise known as Mexican street corn, is grilled, covered in mayo, and then sprinkled with chili powder, Cotija and cilantro. A squeeze of lime juice is the perfect finishing touch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 medium ears sweet corn
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
6 tablespoons Cotija cheese
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottoms; remove silk. Brush corn with oil. Rewrap corn in husks; secure with kitchen string. Place in a Dutch oven; cover with cold water. Soak 20 minutes; drain., Grill corn, covered, over medium heat 25-30 minutes or until tender, turning often. Peel back husks. Spread mayonnaise over each ear; sprinkle with chili powder, cojita cheese and cilantro. Squeeze lime wedges over corn before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH CHILI LIME MAYO



Grilled Corn on the Cob With Chili Lime Mayo image

The sauce, by itself, is nothing to write home about. But, smeared on the sweet corn, oh boy! My husband declared, "Now, this is a man's corn!" Every bite he took was accompanied by an extra loud mmmmmmmmmm! The corn can be grilled outside or on a stove top grill pan. Adapted from "Men's Health" magazine. Go figure.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 4 ears of corn, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ears corn on the cob
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
fresh lime juice (about 1 lime or as needed)

Steps:

  • Open husks, but leave attached, and remove silks from corn; replace husks and soak corn in cold water 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat indoor or outdoor grill over medium heat.
  • Remove corn from water and cook, turning occasionally, 15 minutes until tender; place in warm oven until ready to serve.
  • While corn is cooking combine mayonnaise, chili powder, and Parmesan in a small bowl; thin to desired consistency with fresh lime juice.
  • To serve, remove husks and spread corn with chili lime mayo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 4.1, Sodium 103.3, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 5.3, Protein 5.2

Tips:

  • Choose fresh corn on the cob. Look for ears with tightly packed kernels and bright green husks.
  • Soak the corn in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling. This will help prevent the kernels from drying out.
  • Brush the corn with olive oil or melted butter before grilling. This will help the corn caramelize and develop a delicious flavor.
  • Grill the corn over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally. The corn is done when the kernels are tender and slightly charred.
  • Season the corn with chili powder, lime juice, and salt to taste. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, paprika, or garlic powder.
  • Serve the corn immediately, while it's hot and juicy. You can also top it with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, butter, or salsa.

Conclusion:

Grilled corn on the cob is a delicious and easy summer side dish. It's perfect for cookouts, picnics, and potlucks. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a dish that's sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give grilled corn on the cob a try. You won't be disappointed!

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