Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chipotle Butter
Corn and lime are a match made in heaven. This is a summer recipe not to be missed. Corn season is short so make sure you have a list of favourite recipes and be sure to make them all!
Servings 8 ears of corn
Calories 181kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ears fresh corn with husks
CHIPOTLE BUTTER
- ½ cup butter
- 1½ tablespoon pureed chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (2-4 chiles with sauce)
- 2 teaspoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 lime wedges
Instructions
- Pull back husks leaving them attached to the cob and remove the silks. Pull husks back up the cobs to cover completely.
PREPARE CORN
- Soak in a sink or pan of cold water for 30 minutes.
MAKE CHIPOTLE BUTTER
- In small saucepan melt butter, chipotle chiles, lime juice and salt. Cook for 1 minute to blend flavours. Set aside.
GRILLING
- Preheat barbecue to medium high.
- Remove corn cobs from water, shake off excess and place on rack above main grill (or use bricks to create a higher rack).
- Cook corn with lid closed for 30 minutes.
- Remove corn and peel back husks. Remove husks completely or tie back with string.
- Brush corn with chipotle butter and place directly on barbecue. Grill until blackened in spots, turning frequently, about 6 minutes.
- Serve hot with additional butter and lime wedges.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ear | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 524IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
