Spicy Street Corn with Miso Butter
This Spicy Street Corn with Miso Butter is a flavorful and unique take on traditional street corn that will have you craving more. With its perfect balance of heat and umami, it's the ultimate summertime dish.
Allergens
Dairy (Butter)
Ingredients
- 4 large ears of corn, husked and cleaned
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the miso paste and stir until well combined. Set aside.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
- Mix together the chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Brush each ear of corn with the miso butter mixture, then sprinkle the spice blend evenly over the buttered corn.
- Grill the corn for 2 3 minutes per side or until slightly charred and tender.
- Remove from the grill and brush with any remaining miso butter. Sprinkle with cotija cheese, if using, and garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Chef’s Insight
The key to this dish is balancing the spiciness of the chili powder with the richness of the miso butter. Don't be afraid to adjust the seasoning to your taste preference.
Notes
This dish can be easily doubled or tripled to accommodate larger groups.