Grilled Corn with Tajin Lime Butter

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Grilled Corn with Tajin Lime Butter

Grilled corn on the cob is a sweet and smoky summer side, perfect for any BBQ. Learn how to grill corn on the cob with and without the husk, paired with Tajin lime butter. Charred and slathered with a compound butter made with unsalted butter, lime, and a sprinkle of Tajín, this recipe adds zesty flavor to any summer meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Appetizers, Side, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Lindsey Baruch

Equipment

Large Pot if soaking corn
Medium Bowl

Ingredients

4 ears of sweet corn
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces unsalted butter softened, 8 tablespoons
1 lime zested and half juiced, reserve the other half in wedges for serving
1 teaspoon Tajín seasoning

Instructions

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Shuck your corn by pulling off the husk and either remove it completely or pull it over the top of the corn, wrapping it with a piece of husk to keep it in place. If you do keep the husks on when grilling, soak the corn with the husks in a large pot of cold water for at least 15 minutes, this will help prevent intense burning of the husks on the grill.
Season all sides of the corn with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together your softened butter with lime zest, half of the lime juiced, and tajin. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Place the corn on the preheated grill and cook for about 12 to 15 minutes, rotating every few minutes, and turning on all sides until charred in places. Turn the heat off, and brush your desired amount of butter on all sides of the corn until melted.
Transfer to a platter to serve, and brush more butter over, reserving some for serving, if preferred. Serve on the cob, or slice off the corn kernels into a bowl, alongside reserved lime wedges.

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