Easy Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter

Side Dishes

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.

Easy Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter

Average Rating: 4.818181

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 5 min. + soaking Grill: 25 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

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

Instructions

1. 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.
2. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients. Carefully peel back husks; discard silk. Spread butter mixture over corn.

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.