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Sizzling Smoky Street Corn with Chipotle Lime Butter

Discover the ultimate street food experience with our Sizzling Smoky Street Corn featuring a smoky Chipotle lime butter for a truly unforgettable flavor explosion.

🕒 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 7-10 minutes Total time: 12-15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
🔥 Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: Mexican, Street Food

Allergens

Dairy (Milk)

Ingredients

  • 4 fresh corn on the cob, husks removed and cleaned 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 teaspoons chipotle powder 1 teaspoon lime zest Salt to taste Black pepper to taste Chopped cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, combine softened butter with chipotle powder, lime zest, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create the smoked Chipotle lime butter.
  3. Rub each corn cob evenly with the Chipotle lime butter, covering it completely.
  4. Place corn cobs on the preheated grill or pan and cook for 7 10 minutes, turning frequently until slightly charred and tender.
  5. Remove from heat and let them rest for a minute before cutting each cob into halves.
  6. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves.

Chef’s Insight

To truly capture that bustling street-food atmosphere, serve this dish alongside a cold cerveza and some lively tunes.

Notes

For an even smokier flavor, consider using smoked butter instead of regular unsalted butter.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe was inspired by Elote, a popular Mexican street food consisting of grilled corn slathered with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, and fresh lime juice.