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Five ears of grilled corn on the cob with chipotle butter on a white wooden board.
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Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chipotle Butter

This grilled corn on the cob recipe, inspired by elote or street corn in Mexico, tempers spicy chipotle with the tang of lime and the sweetness of butter.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 152

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons (2 oz) salted butter
  • Grated zest of 1 lime (about 1 teaspoon), preferably organic
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo (see note above), minced, or more to taste
  • 6 to 8 corn cobs, husks removed
  • Sea salt
  • Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
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Instructions

  • Preheat your grill on medium or place a grill pan over medium heat.
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan or a microwave, add the grated lime zest and chipotle chile in adobo, and mix together.
  • Using long-handled tongs, place the corn on your grill or grill pan. Brush the corn with half the chipotle butter and cook, turning every few minutes, until nicely colored on all sides.
  • Remove the corn from the heat, generously brush each ear with the remaining butter, and season with salt. Pile the corn onto a platter and serve with lime wedges for squeezing, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 85mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g