Grilled Corn with Spicy Chili Butter
Fire up your grill and get ready to savor summer’s favorite side dish with a zesty twist—Grilled Corn with Spicy Chili Butter. This easy recipe takes sweet, smoky grilled corn to the next level by slathering it in a luscious, flavor-packed butter infused with chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, and a bright hint of lime. The result is a perfect harmony of spice and tang that beautifully complements the natural sweetness of the charred corn kernels. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is an ideal addition to any backyard barbecue or family dinner. Serve warm, topped with fresh cilantro for a final pop of color and flavor, and watch this dish disappear in no time! Keywords: grilled corn, spicy chili butter, summer grilling recipes, flavorful side dishes, BBQ corn recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C).
Husk the corn, removing all the outer leaves and silk. Rinse each ear of corn under cold water to remove any remaining silk.
In a small bowl, mix together the unsalted butter, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, lime zest, lime juice, and kosher salt until fully combined. Set the spicy chili butter aside.
Place the corn directly on the preheated grill grates. Rotate the corn occasionally to cook evenly, about 2-3 minutes per side, until the kernels are tender and slightly charred (total grilling time should be about 10-12 minutes).
Once the corn is cooked, remove it from the grill and place it onto a serving plate.
While the corn is still hot, generously spread the spicy chili butter over each ear of grilled corn. The heat will help the butter melt into the kernels.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired and serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.2 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.3 g | 286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 497 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.6 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.0 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1662 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
