Chili Lime Grilled Corn with Compound Butter is a Tex-Mex twist on a summer classic. Summer and sweet corn are a marriage made in heaven. Tender sweet corn is grilled and coated in a bright, zesty flavored butter that takes it over the top.
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Chili Lime Grilled Corn is the perfect accompaniment for chili lime chicken, fajitas, steak or summer tacos. Grab a margarita and enjoy.
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What We Love About This Chili and Lime Recipe
This chili and lime corn recipe is so amazing. It really gives this ordinary vegetable a real kick. Perfect for summer or really any time you want an infusion of flavor.
- 30 Minute Meal: Give a blurb
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry, 8 simple ingredients.
- Family Friendly: Everyone loves sweet corn, so this is an amazing recipe.
- Makes Great Leftovers: Put in a salad or reheat and eat as is.
Ingredient Notes
- Unsalted butter, softened, 6 tablespoons.
- Lime juice
- Honey
- Chili powder
- Salt: Sea salt works well for this dish. Kosher salt can also be used.
- Cayenne Pepper
- Corn, 6 ears husked
- Cilantro, fresh, chopped
Equipment Needed
How to Make Corn on the Grill no Husk
These are the basic steps for making chili corn on the cob. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and nutrition facts.
STEP 1: MIX
First, in a small bowl, combine butter and honey. Next, add chili powder, and salt and then squeeze in fresh lime juice and mix well.
STEP 2: GRILL
Then add the Cayenne Pepper, mix again, and put in the refrigerator to firm up. Finally, preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the corn. Brush corn with Chili Lime Butter before serving.
Prep and Storage Tips for Chili Corn on the Cob
HOW TO MAKE THIS CHILI AND LIME RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
Peel the corn and store in the fridge in a zip top bag. Make the marinade and store in an airtight container and warm up in the microwave when you are ready to use.
HOW TO STORE THIS CORN ON THE COB SEASONING RECIPE
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Cooked corn on the cob will usually stay good for 3 to 5 days.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
Corn can stay frozen for up to a month. Grill frozen corn for 25-30 minutes on medium heat.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
Place your corn on a microwave-safe plate. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to the dish and cover it with a plate or damp towel. Then microwave it on medium for 45 seconds and flip the corn over. Microwave for another 30 to 45 seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Try a low calorie butter substitute or olive oil also use a salt substitute.
Of course, if you do not like cilantro, try parsley or other herbs that you enjoy.
Indeed, use as much or as little of the this recipe as you desire.
You want the corn husk to be bright green, wrapped tightly against the corn and slightly damp. Don’t choose any husks that are starting to yellow or feel dry.
Expert Tips for Making This Lime Grilled Corn Recipe
- Add Cheese: Cotija Cheese, Feta or Queso Fresco Cheese is a wonderful addition to this corn dish.
- Variation tip: Lime zest is a wonderful addition to the corn on the cobb.
- Grill Pan: Make on a grill pan on the stove.
- Bacon: Bacon bits added to the mixture add extra crunch and amazing flavor.
What to Serve with Chili Lime Grilled Corn
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Chili Lime Grilled Corn
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
- 6 ears of corn, husked
- ⅛ teaspoon cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine butter, lime juice, honey, chili powder, salt and cayenne until mixed well.
- Preheat grill to medium high.
- Place corn on preheated grill and grill for 6-8 minutes, or until slightly charred and cooked through.
- Remove corn from grill and brush with Chili Lime Compound Butter. Garnish with Cilantro.
Expert Tips
- Add Cheese: Cotija Cheese, Feta or Queso Fresco Cheese is a wonderful addition to this corn dish.
- Variation tip: Lime zest is a wonderful addition to the corn on the cobb.
- Grill Pan: Make on a grill pan on the stove.
- Bacon: Bacon bits added to the mixture add extra crunch and amazing flavor.
I’m usually not a fan of corn on the cob. This recipe really hit the spot!
This is the perfect summer side dish! So full of flavor.
Bobby grills his corn with the inner husks and you do not-what are your thoughts for this?
It’s definitely an option. If you’re referring to Bobby Flay, he is the grill expert 🙂
Oh my gosh, is it wrong if I make this 3 times a week?! Seriously, all of my favorite flavors together! Love this recipe!
Nope! Nothing wrong with that!
We grilled burgers the other night and I made this corn to go on the side. It was fantastic! We’ll be making this corn the rest of the summer. Thanks for the delicious recipe.
Susanne
Wow, this recipe is amazing! So good!
So glad you like it!
As soon as I saw the name for this I knew we would love it. We use the same seasonings with frozen corn too!