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Flavorful Firecracker Grilled Corn with Zesty Lime Chili Butter

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A quick and easy grilled corn recipe featuring a zesty lime chili butter that adds smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors, perfect for summer BBQs and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (sea salt or kosher salt preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Husk the corn, removing all silk strands. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
  2. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, lime zest, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated. Fold in cilantro if using.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Lightly oil the grill grates with a paper towel dipped in vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
  4. Place corn directly on the grill grates. Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes to get even char marks on all sides.
  5. Remove corn from grill. While still hot, spread a generous layer of lime chili butter over each ear.
  6. Serve immediately, optionally sprinkling extra chili powder or lime zest on top.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh corn and fresh limes. Avoid overloading the corn with butter to prevent sogginess. If using fresh chili instead of powder, add sparingly to control heat. Parboiling corn before grilling is optional but grilling raw yields best texture. Keep a spray bottle of water handy to control flare-ups.

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Keywords: grilled corn, firecracker corn, lime chili butter, BBQ side dish, summer recipe, spicy corn, grilled vegetables

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