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.
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
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, chili powder, smoked paprika, lime zest, and lime juice until well combined. Set aside.
- 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.
- Remove corn from grill and immediately spread the chili lime butter mixture evenly over each ear of corn.
- 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.