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.
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GRILLED CORN WITH CHILI POWDER AND LIME
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
GRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH CHILE AND LIME
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
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
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
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
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
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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