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Grilled Street Corn with Chili Lime Butter

Discover the delicious and easy-to-make Copycat Restaurant Appetizer recipe for Grilled Street Corn with Chili Lime Butter. A flavorful twist on the famous Mexican street food Elote, perfect for your next gathering or family dinner.

πŸ•’ Prep Time: 10 minutes - Cook Time: 8-10 minutes - Total Time: 18-20 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Mexican, Street Food

Allergens

Dairy (milk in butter)

Ingredients

  • 1. 6 ears of fresh corn, husked and silks removed 2. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 3. 2 teaspoons chili powder 4. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 5. Zest of 1 lime 6. Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons) 7. Salt and pepper, to taste 8. Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, chili powder, smoked paprika, lime zest, and lime juice until well combined. Set aside.
  3. Season the corn with salt and pepper to taste. Grill the corn on all sides until slightly charred and tender, about 8 10 minutes total.
  4. Remove corn from grill and immediately spread the chili lime butter mixture evenly over each ear of corn.
  5. Allow the corn to rest for a minute, then garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before serving.

Chef’s Insight

The key to perfect grilled street corn is to cook it evenly over medium-high heat, allowing it to develop a slightly charred exterior while remaining tender on the inside.

Notes

Serve this Copycat Grilled Street Corn with Chili Lime Butter as a delicious appetizer for your next gathering or family dinner.

Cultural or Historical Background

Grilled Street Corn with Chili Lime Butter is inspired by the famous Mexican street food "Elote" which is a delicious and flavorful combination of grilled corn, mayonnaise, chili powder, lime juice, and cheese. Our Copycat version adds a touch of smoked paprika to enhance the depth of flavors.