Chili Lime Corn on the Cob on the Grill
This Chili Lime Corn is grilled corn on the cob in foil for a delicious chili lime buttered corn recipe. We also talk about how long to grill corn on the cob.
We believe summer is not complete if watermelon and corn on the cob are missing. There is nothing like throwing a few ears of fresh corn on the grill and having all that butter drip off your chin as you are cleaning up the corn from the cob.
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How to Make Grilled Corn on the cob in foil:
You will need lime, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper for this buttered corn recipe. And also a few sheets of foil plus a zester for lime like our favorite zester shown above. And we believe it’s better than the grater type because it makes cool strings of pure lime zest without cutting into that bitter white part.
Mix the softened butter with the chili powder and lime zest and add a touch of cayenne pepper. Then brush it on each ear of corn covering them completely. This butter mixture really brings this grilled corn to a higher level of flavor for a great buttered corn recipe.
You can either brush on all the chili lime butter mixture now or just use half of it and save the rest for when the corn comes off the grill. We use a plain little pastry brush for applying the butter mixture, not crazy about those new silicone ones. After you apply the chili butter, wrap the corn ears in sheets of foil. But remember to make make sure the foil is completely closed so the butter doesn’t leak out.
How long to grill corn on the cob:
Grilled corn on the cob in foil is sometimes hard to judge how long to leave it on the grill. The secret to great grilled corn is turning it often. You need to grill it for about 25 minutes and turn it several times during this time on a med-high grill.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- zest of 1 lime
- lime juice from 1/2 lime
- 3 tablespoons butter softened to room temperature
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- parmesan cheese optional
- cotija cheese optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whip together 2 tablespoons of the butter with the lime zest, lime juice, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
- Using a pastry brush, very lightly brush corn with the chili lime buttery spread, then salt and pepper to taste.
- Wrap each ear in aluminum foil and place on a med-high grill. Grill for about 25 minutes, turning several times until done to your satisfaction. (Some like it charred and others do not).
- Remove from heat and unwrap the foil. Top with cheese (optional) and serve with slices of lime for additional flavor.
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Looks fabulous; will be trying this later today for sure! http://www.pushingonarope.com
My aunt use to cook something like that but we do not grill as we cook it on direct fire like tribal people 😉
Yum! Thanks for sharing this recipe. I found you at Kirb Appeal and love your blog. I'm your newest follower!
Blessings, Linda
I made something similar to this years ago and just thought of it the other day! Must be a sign I need to make it again – yours looks delicious!
Stopping by from the Tried and True Recipe Party!
Beth
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You are making me hungry. Corn on the cob is one of my favorites! I will have to try out this buttery spread. Lime zest (sounds delicious)!
that looks beyond tasty…actually I want corn now…at 9:30 at night, LOL
Mmmm, we LOVE fresh corn here! Thanks for sharing on Simple Supper Tuesday.
Yummy, I could go for corn on the cob! 🙂 Thanks for linking-up, Evelyn. 🙂
Evelyn,
I'm definitely making this corn for supper today. Sounds and looks great! Pinning and shared on google+. Thanks for sharing it on Tuesday Trivia.
My water intake isn't going so great, but I'm trying 🙂
Hugs my friend,
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile
Looks fantastic!!! Pinned 😉 Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Evelyn,
Hi! I have some corn in the fridge and this would be perfect with some salmon grilled on a wood plank. Thank you for sharing!
Cheers,
Marie
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A new fan visiting today from Totally Tasty Tuesdays.
I love corn on the cob, currently we have two types of corn growing. Pinning for use when the corn comes in.
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This looks like such a delicious recipe, hope to see you at BBQ Block Party. http://easylifemealandpartyplanning.blogspot.com/
Hi! Hopping through Family Home and Life. I love corn on the cob and agree summer is not summer unless you have watermelon and corn on the cob. I'm going to give this a try cause it sounds great.
~Jackie @ The Non-Martha Momma
I remember eating corn like this when I lived in Texas. I haven't had it in a long time. I will have to remember it next time!
Thanks for linking this recipe up to the In and Out of the Kitchen link party. I can't wait to see what you bring next week!
Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com
I was just bragging somewhere about all the great food I find over here. This sounds great for mixing it up at the summer BBQs. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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Sounds like this corn has a lot of flavor. Thanks for posting on Tried and True recipes: http://rediscovermom.blogspot.com/2013/05/tried-and-true-recipe-14.html
Oh yummy! Thank you for sharing at Party In Polka Dots!!!
Shelley
http://www.piggyinpolkadots.com
I'll bet these taste amazing!
I love butter, but so could do without it if my waist was talking! I will have to try this out! Thanks for sharing with us this week at Monday Funday!
Take care,
Trish
We will love this corn, great flavor. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a fabulous weekend.
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Miz Helen
These flavors sound wonderful together on grilled corn, So glad you shared it with us over at Wicked Good Wednesdays!
These look so tasty 🙂
Thanks for linking up to Creative Monday last week, featuring this week and pinning
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Yum! That looks like it would be good even if you weren't watching calories!
Ooh this looks great! In case you didn't see it earlier, I featured this on my blog today! I'm stopping by to pin it, and to let you know you can grab a Featured button if you don't already have one! http://practicallyfunctional.net/2013/06/7-creative-ideas-2/
Definitely watermelon and corn… um what about beer? Lite beer this summer we're keeping in shape right girlfriend. Thanks for sharing this with us on foodie friday Evelyn.
I have everything to make this 🙂 Is it weird that it excites me?! LOL. I was gonna make just regular ol' boring corn this week but this sounds soooooo much better!! Just pinned it 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing at last week's All My Bloggy Friends! I can't wait to see what you share this week 🙂
This corn looks amazing. Thanks so much for sharing with Adorned From Above's Blog Hop 55. We can't wait to see what you have for us this week. This weeks party is live.
Have a great week.
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
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I saw piles of corn at the store this week. I always get excited for that. This chili lime corn is Summer perfection!
Thanks for linking!
Can't wait to try this! Thanks for sharing!
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Yummy! On the weekend menu!
Best of days ~ Sharon and Denise
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This looks amazing Evelyn! Pinning! Happy weekend!
I know this is a late feature because we haven't had our circle of faith link party the past 2 weeks but we are up & running again today & you have been featured! > http://www.kaylascreationsblog.com/2013/06/circle-of-faith-link-pary-10.html I hope your having a great weekend! :),
-Kayla
This looks so good! I am definitely pinning it!! Thanks for linking up with us at the Ladies Only Blog Share! Following you now too!
That is an interesting change to standard corn on the cob. Love the idea of the lime & chipotle, plus cutting the corn into smaller pieces. A great idea when you have kids, as they might not be able to eat the whole cob. Thanks!
This sounds really good and a change from what we usually do! Thanks for sharing at Saturday Dishes.
Thanks for sharing,Evelyn. Love these flavorings. Can't wait for the 4th cookout.
Next Saturday is BLTs. Hope to see you there.
Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda @ Tumbleweed Contessa
Yum, yum! We tried this tonight for dinner. The seasoned butter was delish! I found you because Auntie Em's Guide to life had pinned your recipe. Thanks so much!
I'm going to the Farmer's Market in Cruces today. I hope they have some corn. This will be perfect for the Labor Day Cookout. Thanks for linking to Saturday Dishes. You are featured.
Linda @ Tumbleweed Contessa
This sounds delicious. I will have to keep this recipe on hand for this summer's BBQ's. Thanks for sharing at Saturday Dishes.
This corns would be perfect with so many summer meals. We cook on the grill a lot during the summer. I will have to fix this corn to go with it.
I am featuring it on Saturday Dishes this week.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
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