CORN ON THE COB WITH LIME-CHIVE BUTTER

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Categories     Side     Quick & Easy     Lime     Corn     Summer     Chive     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lime peel
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Sugar (optional)
8 ears of corn

Steps:

  • Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
  • To boil corn: Bring large pot of water to boil; add pinch of sugar, if desired. Husk corn. Add corn to pot. Return water to boil and cook corn 4 minutes. Drain corn and serve immediately with lime-chive butter.
  • To grill corn: Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove all but the innermost husks from corn. Fold back inner husks and remove corn silk. Rewrap inner husks around corn. Grill until husks are slightly charred and corn is tender, turning often, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately with lime-chive butter.

Muhammadalikhan67 Muhammadalikhan67
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves corn on the cob.


Tetteh Michael
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This recipe is a bit more time-consuming than some other corn on the cob recipes, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing.


Trey Smith
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I made this recipe with frozen corn on the cob and it turned out great.


New Usman
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I'm not a huge fan of chives, but I still liked this recipe. The lime flavor really shines through.


Angiro Fauea
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This recipe is a great way to add some variety to your summer cookouts.


Mahyar Ramroody
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook corn on the cob and this recipe is definitely a keeper.


Thomas Beherns
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I've never been a big fan of corn on the cob, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Cool Animations
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This is the perfect summer side dish. It's light and refreshing.


Anthony Gannon
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Mr Renagade
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This recipe is a great way to use up fresh corn on the cob.


londeka nonjabulo
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I wasn't sure how the lime and chives would taste together, but I was pleasantly surprised. They complemented each other perfectly.


rayan macken
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The lime-chive butter is what really makes this dish. It's so flavorful and adds a nice pop of color to the corn.


Pompi Dey
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


JAMES ABDULAZEEZ
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Faisal Bilal
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This recipe was a hit at my last cookout! The corn was perfectly cooked and the lime-chive butter added a delicious flavor.