Grilled Sweet Corn with Chili Lime Butter: Irresistibly Delicious
Enjoy the smoky char of grilled corn elevated by a zesty chili lime butter and a sprinkle of queso fresco for an irresistibly delicious side dish.
Equipment
- grill
Ingredients
- 8 ears sweet corn on the cob husks removed and cleaned
- ¼ cup salted butter softened
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup queso fresco crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter with fresh lime juice, chili powder, and cayenne pepper to create the chili lime butter mixture.
- Place the prepared corn directly on the grill grates. Rotate frequently to ensure even cooking, grilling for approximately 10 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- Remove the corn from the grill. Generously brush each ear with the chili lime butter and sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco.
- Serve the grilled sweet corn immediately while hot.
Notes
This dish is best enjoyed immediately after preparation to savor the fresh flavors and textures.