Corn with Cilantro-Lime Butter

By: Andrea Reynolds, Westlake, Ohio

Yields1 Serving
 ½ cup butter, softened
 ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
 1 tbsp lime juice
 1 ½ tsp grated lime zest
 12 medium ears sweet corn, husked
 Grated Cotija cheese, optional
1

In a small bowl, mix butter, cilantro, lime juice and lime zest. Shape into a log; wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Wrap each ear of corn in a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 14 in. square).

2

Grill corn, covered, over medium heat until tender, turning occasionally, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, cut lime butter into 12 slices. Remove corn from grill. Carefully open foil, allowing steam to escape. Serve corn with butter and, if desired, cheese.

Ingredients

 ½ cup butter, softened
 ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
 1 tbsp lime juice
 1 ½ tsp grated lime zest
 12 medium ears sweet corn, husked
 Grated Cotija cheese, optional

Directions

1

In a small bowl, mix butter, cilantro, lime juice and lime zest. Shape into a log; wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Wrap each ear of corn in a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 14 in. square).

2

Grill corn, covered, over medium heat until tender, turning occasionally, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, cut lime butter into 12 slices. Remove corn from grill. Carefully open foil, allowing steam to escape. Serve corn with butter and, if desired, cheese.

Notes

Corn with Cilantro-Lime Butter