Summertime cookouts and grilled corn go hand in hand. Grilled corn on the cob is a classic dish that can be enjoyed at any gathering. The smoky flavor of the grill and the sweet, juicy kernels are a combination that is hard to resist. There are many different ways to prepare grilled corn, but one of the most popular is to slather it with a delicious lime cilantro butter. This butter is made with fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and butter. It is the perfect complement to the grilled corn, adding a bright, citrusy flavor that will make your taste buds sing. Here are a few tips for making the best grilled corn with lime cilantro butter.
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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 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.
GRILLED CORN WITH CILANTRO BUTTER
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
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.
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.
ROASTED CORN ON THE COB WITH CILANTRO LIME BUTTER
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.
ROASTED CORN WITH CHILI LIME BUTTER
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the corn in its husks directly on the oven rack and roast until the corn is soft when you press on it, 30 to 40 minutes.
- While the corn is roasting, combine the butter with the chili powder and lime zest.
- Peel down the husks and tie in a knot to use as a handle while eating. Rub the corn with soft butter mixture, and garnish with a lime wedge. (This roasting method produces the sweetest corn I have ever tasted.)
GRILLED CORN WITH CILANTRO LIME BUTTER
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
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 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 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.
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.
GRILLED CORN WITH GARLIC-CILANTRO BUTTER
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
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
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh corn on the cob. Look for ears with tightly packed kernels and bright green husks.
- Soak the corn in cold water for at least 30 minutes before grilling. This will help to prevent the kernels from drying out.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat before grilling the corn.
- Grill the corn for 10-12 minutes, turning it every few minutes, until the kernels are tender and slightly charred.
- Make the lime-cilantro butter while the corn is grilling. Combine softened butter, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Slather the grilled corn with lime-cilantro butter and sprinkle with additional cilantro before serving.
Conclusion:
Grilled corn on the cob is a delicious and easy summer side dish. With its smoky flavor and creamy texture, it's sure to be a hit at your next cookout. The lime-cilantro butter adds a refreshing and flavorful twist to the classic dish. So next time you're firing up the grill, don't forget to add some corn on the cob to the menu.
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