Description
Grilled corn with chili lime butter blends smoky sweetness with bold citrus and chili heat. A vibrant Latin American summer side dish that transforms grilled corn into a flavor-packed experience. Perfect for barbecues, meals, or gatherings.
Ingredients
4 ears of sweet corn, husks removed
1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
1 whole lime, freshly juiced
1 teaspoon dried chili flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
Salt to taste
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional, substitute with parsley)
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 200°C or 400°F)
In a bowl, mix softened butter with chili flakes, minced garlic, cumin, and salt
Add lime juice to the butter mixture and stir until smooth
Stir in chopped cilantro or parsley
Grill corn for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until kernels are tender and slightly charred
Brush the chili lime butter generously over the hot corn while grilling or after removing from the grill
Let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for best flavor
Adjust chili flakes to taste; avoid contact with eyes
For vegan version, replace butter with avocado puree or vegan butter
Serve warm with a lime wedge garnish for extra zing
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Trending
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
