Easy Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter

Name: Easy Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 8 large ears sweet corn in husks; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper; Coarse sea salt, optional

Total Time Prep: 5 min. + soaking Grill: 25 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Grilling corn in the husks is so easy. There's no need to remove the silk and tie the husk closed before grilling. Just soak, grill and add your favorite flavored butter. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

8 large ears sweet corn in husks
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
Coarse sea salt, optional

Directions

In a large stockpot, cover corn with cold water. Soak 30 minutes; drain. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat until tender, turning occasionally, 25-30 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine next 5 ingredients. Carefully peel back husks; discard silk. Spread butter mixture over corn. If desired, sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

Nutrition Facts

1 ear of corn with 2 tablespoons butter: 225 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 265mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.

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