Best 10 Grilled Corn With Cilantro Lime Butter Recipes

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Grilled corn on the cob is a summertime staple, and it's easy to see why. It's sweet, juicy, and has a wonderful smoky flavor. But what if you could take your grilled corn to the next level? With cilantro lime butter, you can! This simple compound butter is made with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and zest, and it adds a burst of flavor to your corn. It's also incredibly easy to make, so you can have it ready in just a few minutes. So next time you're grilling corn, be sure to try it with cilantro lime butter. You won't be disappointed!

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GRILLED CORN WITH CILANTRO LIME BUTTER



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Simple grilled corn on the cob.

Provided by BritanyRachelle

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 pinch cayenne pepper
8 ears corn on the cob, unhusked
3 quarts cold water, or as needed to cover

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

ROASTED CORN ON THE COB WITH CILANTRO LIME BUTTER



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Provided by The Hearty Boys

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ears corn, shucked
Cilantro Lime Butter, recipe follows
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1 lime, zested and juiced
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Coat each ear of corn in 2 tablespoons of the cilantro lime butter and wrap individually in foil. Roast until hot and steaming, about 25 minutes. Serve with extra butter on the side.
  • Put the butter in a mixing bowl and, using a rubber spatula, mix in the cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, salt and cayenne. Use immediately or refrigerate.

GRILLED CORN WITH CILANTRO LIME BUTTER



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A SUMMER STAPLE! Butter, cilantro, garlic, lime, chili powder, and paprika. Option to grill or roast corn. SO GOOD!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     summer

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
3 cloves garlic, pressed
Zest of 1 lime
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 ears corn, unhusked
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • 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.

GRILLED CORN WITH GARLIC-CILANTRO BUTTER



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Crunchy and sweet cobs of fresh corn, seasoned with butter and herbs, make the perfect accompaniment for grilled meats.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ears corn in husks
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black and red pepper blend or black pepper

Steps:

  • Place corn (in husks) in large container; cover with cold water. Let stand 2 hours.
  • In small bowl, mix Garlic-Cilantro Butter ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until serving.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place corn (in husks) on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 20 to 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until corn is tender. Remove husks from corn. Serve corn with Garlic-Cilantro Butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg

CILANTRO GRILLED CORN



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Four ingredients impart Southwestern flavor to a 15-minute side that's sure to satisfy.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
Butter-flavored cooking spray
2 ears corn, husked

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix garlic, cilantro and salt.
  • Cut two 12-inch square pieces of heavy-duty foil. Spray each ear of corn generously with cooking spray. Spread garlic mixture over each ear of corn. Wrap each ear of corn in foil piece, sealing edges. Allow space for circulation and expansion.
  • Cover and grill corn over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CORN WITH CILANTRO-LIME BUTTER



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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

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
12 medium ears sweet corn, husked
Grated Cotija cheese, optional

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.

ROASTED CORN WITH CILANTRO LIME BUTTER



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This is a great recipe from Party Line with The Hearty Boys on the Food Network. It has gotten rave reviews each time I've made it. It would also be great with fresh corn kernels cut off the cob and sauteed with the butter mixture in a skillet.

Provided by accidental glutton

Categories     Corn

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ears corn, shucked
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juice and zest of
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place butter in a mixing bowl.
  • Add the cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, salt and cayenne pepper. Mix Well.
  • Coat each ear of corn with about 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture & wrap individually in foil.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes & serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.2, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 19.7, Cholesterol 81.3, Sodium 781, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5.5, Protein 4.4

GRILLED CORN WITH LIME-CILANTRO BUTTER



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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

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
12 ears fresh corn, shucked

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.

GRILLED CORN WITH CILANTRO BUTTER



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Grilled corn is delicious with this cilantro-and-lime butter, but feel free to swap in olive oil for a dairy-free side dish that's perfect for summer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Mexican-Inspired Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest, plus 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
Coarse salt
12 ears corn, husked
Grated cotija or parmesan cheese, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Puree cilantro, butter, lime zest and juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in food processor.
  • Heat grill to medium-high. Brush corn with some of the cilantro butter, and season with salt. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until nicely charred and bright in color, 10 to 12 minutes. Brush corn again with remaining cilantro butter. Sprinkle generously with cheese. Serve warm.

EASY GRILLED CORN WITH CHIPOTLE-LIME BUTTER



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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

8 large ears sweet corn in husks
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
Coarse sea salt, optional

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 the freshest corn possible. Fresh corn will have bright green husks and plump kernels.
  • Grill the corn over medium-high heat. This will help to prevent the kernels from burning.
  • Rotate the corn frequently. This will help to ensure that the corn cooks evenly.
  • Cook the corn until the kernels are tender. You can test this by piercing a kernel with a fork. If the kernel is tender, the corn is done.
  • Brush the corn with cilantro-lime butter. This will add a delicious flavor to the corn.
  • Serve the corn immediately. Grilled corn is best enjoyed fresh off the grill.

Conclusion:

Grilled corn with cilantro-lime butter is a delicious and easy summer side dish. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and refreshing. Whether you're grilling for a backyard barbecue or just looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to please.

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