CILANTRO-LIME SWEET CORN

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Our home economists give Southwestern flavor to corn on the cob with cilantro and lime juice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 medium ears sweet corn in husks
1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup butter, softened, divided
2 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons lime juice, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Soak the corn in cold water for 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup butter, cilantro, lime zest, salt, 1 teaspoon lime juice and garlic powder; set aside., Carefully peel back husks from corn to within 1 in. of bottom; remove silk. Spread each ear of corn with butter mixture. Rewrap corn husks and secure with kitchen string. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally., In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining butter; stir in remaining lime juice. Cut string and peel back husks. Brush corn with butter mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Muhammad Zubair Khan
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This is a great recipe for summer cookouts. The corn is always a hit and the cilantro-lime butter is a nice touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Meh Djfh
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The corn is always cooked perfectly and the cilantro-lime butter is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


kaitlyn cooper
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the cilantro and lime brighten up the flavor of the corn.


Cap cut Video
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook corn on the cob, and this recipe definitely didn't disappoint. The cilantro-lime butter was a great way to add some extra flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mudasar Rehman
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover corn. I made it with some corn that I had leftover from a cookout and it turned out great. The cilantro-lime butter really added a lot of flavor.


zohaib daudzai
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge disappointment. The corn was undercooked and the cilantro-lime butter was too greasy. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


jaco oosthuizen
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my corn turned out really mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Jobayer Job
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This is the worst corn on the cob recipe I've ever tried. The corn was overcooked and the cilantro-lime butter was way too salty. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Michelle Lakes
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This recipe was a waste of time. The corn was tough and the cilantro-lime butter was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Md. Manna
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The corn was a little dry and the cilantro-lime butter didn't really add much flavor. I probably won't be making this again.


Awuah Rexford
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This recipe was a little too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just because I used a lot of cilantro. Next time I'll use less cilantro and see how it turns out.


Maryum Jee
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I still really enjoyed this recipe. The lime and butter helped to balance out the cilantro flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Inus Miya
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This is a great recipe for summer cookouts. The corn is always a hit and the cilantro-lime butter is a nice touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


naveed kousar
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The corn is always cooked perfectly and the cilantro-lime butter is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


gyfpre floit caballero
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the cilantro and lime brighten up the flavor of the corn.


Hassan Ana
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook corn on the cob, and this recipe definitely didn't disappoint. The cilantro-lime butter was a great way to add some extra flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Danish Ali Muneer Ahmad
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the corn. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.


Pasindu Amalka
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This is the best corn on the cob recipe I've ever tried. The corn was so juicy and flavorful. I loved the cilantro-lime butter, too. It added a really nice touch.


Thandeka Zulu
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I'm not usually a fan of corn on the cob, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of cilantro, lime, and butter was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Lolla Smith
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This recipe was a hit at our summer BBQ! The corn was perfectly cooked and the cilantro-lime butter added a delicious burst of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.