Description
This Grilled Corn on the Cob with Garlic Lime Butter recipe features fresh ears of corn grilled in their husks until smoky and tender, then slathered with a flavorful butter infused with garlic, lime juice, and aromatic spices. Perfect as a summer side dish, this recipe balances smoky char with bright citrus and savory seasoning for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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Garlic Lime Butter
- 4 large garlic cloves (pressed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick / 8 tbsp)
- 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Juice of 1/2 lime
Grilled Corn
- 10-15 fresh ears of corn with the husks on
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Trim the tops and bottoms of the corn husks to remove excess stalks and reduce the risk of flare-ups. Next, soak the corn ears with husks on in water for 20 minutes; this prevents the husks from catching fire on the grill.
- Grill the Corn: Preheat your BBQ grill to high heat (around 500°F). Place the soaked corn ears on the grill and then reduce the heat to medium-high (about 400°F). Cover the grill and cook for 18-20 minutes, turning the corn every 5 minutes to ensure even charring. The husks should become blackened on all sides.
- Make the Garlic Lime Butter: While the corn is grilling, melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the pressed garlic cloves and heat just until the butter simmers lightly. Stir in granulated sugar, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and the juice of half a lime. Let it cook together for about one more minute before removing from heat.
- Peel and Handle the Corn: Once grilled, carefully remove the corn from the grill. Peel back the charred husks gently without ripping them off completely; this allows you to use the husks as a convenient handle for serving and eating.
- Brush with Butter and Serve: Generously brush each ear of corn with the prepared garlic lime butter. Serve immediately to enjoy the rich, zesty, and smoky flavors at their best.
Notes
- Soaking the corn with husks on helps prevent the husks from catching fire and steams the corn, resulting in tender kernels.
- Turning the corn regularly ensures even cooking and avoid burning on one side.
- Use the husks as a natural handle to avoid burning your fingers when eating.
- Leftover garlic lime butter can be refrigerated and used for other grilled vegetables or seafood.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro or a dash of chili powder before serving.
