Best 10 Corn With Chile Lime Butter Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Corn with Chile-Lime Butter, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite. This vibrant dish features juicy corn kernels sautéed to perfection, enveloped in a luscious and aromatic chile-lime butter sauce that strikes a perfect balance between tangy, spicy, and savory. Served as a standalone side dish or as a vibrant complement to your favorite grilled meats or fish, this recipe promises an explosion of flavors that will elevate any meal.

In addition to the classic Corn with Chile-Lime Butter, we present two exciting variations that add unique twists to this already remarkable dish. The Corn with Chipotle-Honey Butter offers a smoky and sweet dimension, while the Corn with Cilantro-Lime Butter adds a refreshing burst of citrus and herbs. Each variation boasts its own distinct flavor profile, catering to diverse palates and ensuring that every bite is an unforgettable culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED CORN WITH CHILI LIME BUTTER



Roasted Corn with Chili Lime Butter image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 ears fresh corn, unhusked
1/4 pound butter (1 stick), room temperature
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 lime, zested
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the corn in its husks directly on the oven rack and roast until the corn is soft when you press on it, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • While the corn is roasting, combine the butter with the chili powder and lime zest.
  • Peel down the husks and tie in a knot to use as a handle while eating. Rub the corn with soft butter mixture, and garnish with a lime wedge. (This roasting method produces the sweetest corn I have ever tasted.)

CORN WITH CHILE LIME BUTTER



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Provided by Aarón Sánchez

Categories     side-dish

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons rocoto chile paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper
4 ears fresh corn

Steps:

  • Preheat grill on high.
  • In medium mixing bowl, combine the butter, the juice of the 2 limes, cilantro, chile paste, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
  • Peel the ears of corn and on the hot grill, grill the corn until charred nicely on the outside. Serve with a spoonful the flavored butter on top.

BAKED CHILI-LIME CORN



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Tart lime and spicy chili powder offer vibrant flavor contrasts in this easy baked corn dish. -Lawrence Davis, Saint Louis, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 medium ears sweet corn, cut into 3-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Place corn in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Brush corn with half the butter mixture. Cover and bake for 30 minutes., Uncover; brush corn with remaining butter mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH CHILI-LIME BUTTER AND COTIJA CHEESE



Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chili-Lime Butter and Cotija Cheese image

Provided by Marc Murphy

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ears corn, in their husks
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Juice of 3 limes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup cotija cheese or feta cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Grill the corn in their husks until the husks start to blacken, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Mix together the butter, chili powder, cayenne pepper, lime juice and some salt and black pepper in a bowl until incorporated.
  • Peel back the corn husks, leaving on to use as handles while eating. Rub the chili-lime butter all over the corn. Garnish with the cotija cheese.

CHILI LIME CORN ON THE COB



Chili Lime Corn on the Cob image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ears corn, in husk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine butter, lime zest and juice, chili powder, garlic and salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Carefully peel back husk from the ear, without detaching from the bottom, remove silk from corn, fold the husk back around the ears and soak in water for 30 to 45 minutes. Make sure to weigh down the ears so that they are fully submerged.
  • Preheat a grill to medium, indirect heat. Remove ears from water, drain, open husk, dry ears with paper towel and spread butter mixture evenly on corn. Fold husk back over corn and grill, turning often, for 35 minutes (change heat to medium-high for the last ten minutes of grilling). Serve immediately.

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH LIME BUTTER



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ears fresh corn, unshucked
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 limes, zest finely grated
1 bunch fresh chervil, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound queso fresco, finely grated
1/4 cup Ancho Chile Rub, recipe follows, or cayenne pepper
3 ancho chiles, seeded and hand-torn into pieces
1/4 cup chili powder
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Soak the corn in a large container of water for 1 hour. Prepare the grill. Put the soaked cobs on the hot grill and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, turning frequently. The corn is done when it feels soft when you press on it.
  • While the corn is grilling make the lime butter: In a small bowl add the butter, lime zest, chervil, and salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well and spread onto a large plate. Spread the queso fresco onto another plate.
  • Take the corn off the grill and carefully peel back the husks (it will be hot). Remove the corn silk and tie the husks in a knot so you can hold on to it like a handle. Roll in the lime butter and then roll in the queso fresco; sprinkle with the Ancho Chile Rub. Place on a large platter and serve immediately.
  • For the spice rub: Toast the ancho chile pieces over low heat in a dry skillet until fragrant, shaking the pan so they don't scorch. Put the chiles in spice grinder and pulse to a powder. Add the remaining ingredients and buzz again to combine.

CORN WITH CHILE-LIME BUTTER



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Provided by Aarón Sánchez

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
1 tablespoon rocoto chile paste (available in jars at Latin markets)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ears corn, husks and silk removed
Crumbled cotija cheese, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium high. Combine the butter, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, chile paste and cumin in a bowl. Add salt and pepper; mix well.
  • Grill the corn, turning, until nicely charred, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with a spoonful of the flavored butter on top. Sprinkle with more cilantro and cotija cheese.

CORN WITH CILANTRO-LIME BUTTER



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I like to use fresh cilantro from my garden in this lime butter I created especially for grilled corn. —Andrea Reynolds, Westlake, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
12 medium ears sweet corn, husked
Grated Cotija cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix butter, cilantro, lime juice and lime zest. Shape into a log; wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Wrap each ear of corn in a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 14 in. square)., Grill corn, covered, over medium heat until tender, turning occasionally, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, cut lime butter into 12 slices. Remove corn from grill. Carefully open foil, allowing steam to escape. Serve corn with butter and, if desired, cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRILLED CORN WITH CHILI LIME BUTTER



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Chili lime butter adds a delicious finishing touch to grilled corn on the cob. Perfect to accompany any barbecue gathering, large or small. The butter can be flavored one day ahead and then brought to room temperature before serving.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Corn

Time 30m

Yield 6 ears of corn

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon jalapeno, minced (or to taste)
salt
6 ears corn, in the husks

Steps:

  • Place the butter in a small bowl, add the chili powder, lime peel, lime juice, jalapeño and salt and mix well.
  • Shape the butter into any form you like, cover and place in the refrigerator until shortly before ready to serve, at which time allow butter to soften.
  • Heat grill to medium-high.
  • Place corn (in husk) on the grill, rotating the corn so you cook on all sides, for approximately 15 minutes total.
  • Remove from grill and cool slightly (so you are able to peel the husk) and peel. Place corn back on grill over the same flame for about 4 minutes, once again rotating the corn for even grill marks.
  • Serve the corn immediately with the chili lime butter.
  • Cooking option: Place the corn (in the husk) on a plate and microwave for 5 minutes (21/2 minutes per side); when ready to grill, remove the husks and grill over a medium-high flame for about 2 minutes per side.

CHILI LIME BUTTER



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This is a great change from usual toppings for corn, baked potato, rolls and just as delish mixed into rice. Experiment...that's what cooking is all about!

Provided by Happy Harry 2

Categories     Lime

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 tablespoons salted butter, soften (may use margarine)
1 teaspoon lime peel, grated
1 teaspoon lime juice, fresh
1 teaspoon chili seasoning mix

Steps:

  • Combine the juice until incorporated into the butter.
  • Mix rest of ingredients into butter.
  • Allow to stand at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.

Tips:

  • Fresh is best: Use fresh corn on the cob for the best flavor and texture.
  • Shuck the corn properly: Remove the husks and silk completely to prevent them from burning.
  • Grill the corn over high heat: This will give the corn a slightly charred flavor and help it cook evenly.
  • Baste the corn with the chile-lime butter: This will add flavor and moisture to the corn.
  • Serve the corn immediately: Corn on the cob is best enjoyed fresh off the grill.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Corn with Chile-Lime Butter is a delicious and easy way to enjoy fresh summer corn. The combination of sweet corn, spicy chile peppers, and tangy lime is irresistible. This dish is perfect for a backyard barbecue or potluck. It can also be served as a side dish to grilled chicken, fish, or steak.

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