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Flavorful Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chipotle Lime Butter

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This grilled corn on the cob with chipotle lime butter is a quick and easy side dish featuring smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy butter that elevates classic grilled corn to a crowd-pleasing favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob with husks intact
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced finely
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (juice of 1 large lime)
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Gently peel back the husks of the corn without removing them completely and remove the silk threads. Fold the husks back over the corn to keep kernels moist while grilling.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F). Let it warm up fully.
  3. Place the corn on the grill with husks on, turning every 3-4 minutes. Grill for about 15 minutes until kernels are tender when poked.
  4. While the corn cooks, combine softened butter, minced chipotle peppers, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped herbs in a bowl. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
  5. Carefully peel back the husks (use tongs or oven mitts if hot) and place corn directly on the grill grates. Grill for an additional 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, to get nice char marks on the kernels.
  6. Remove corn from the grill and immediately slather with generous amounts of the chipotle lime butter. Serve warm.

Notes

If the butter mixture feels too thick, let it sit at room temperature longer or microwave for 10 seconds to soften. Extend direct grilling time if kernels aren’t tender after husk grilling, turning often to avoid burning. For dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based margarine or coconut oil. Roasting corn in the oven at 425°F for 20-25 minutes with husks on is a good alternative if no grill is available.

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Keywords: grilled corn, chipotle lime butter, summer side dish, BBQ side, smoky corn, easy grilled corn, spicy butter, lime zest

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