Chili-Lime Grilled Corn

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Chili-Lime Grilled Corn
40 min.
8
185kcal

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Get ready to elevate your summer barbecues with a vibrant and zesty dish that will tantalize your taste buds: Chili-Lime Grilled Corn! This delightful vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is perfect for gatherings, serving up to eight people with a burst of flavor in every bite. Imagine the sweet, juicy kernels of fresh corn, kissed by the smoky char of the grill, and enhanced with a luscious butter mixture infused with fresh lime juice and zest.

The combination of chili powder adds a delightful kick, making this dish not just a side, but a star on your table. Whether you're enjoying it as a starter, a snack, or part of a hearty meal, this grilled corn is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Plus, with a preparation time of just 40 minutes, you can whip it up quickly and easily, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the company of friends and family.

So fire up the grill, gather your ingredients, and get ready to indulge in a deliciously simple yet sophisticated dish that embodies the essence of summer. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • servings chili powder 
  •  ears corn fresh with husks
  • teaspoon juice of lime fresh
  • teaspoon lime zest grated

Equipment

  • grill
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. Remove heavy outer husks from corn; pull back inner husks.
  2. Remove and discard silks. Pull husks over corn. Cover corn with water; let stand 1 hour.
  3. Stir together 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 tsp. grated lime rind, and 1 tsp. lime juice.
  4. Drain corn, and pat dry.
  5. Grill corn, without grill lid, over medium heat (300 to 35
  6. minutes or until tender, turning often.
  7. Remove corn from grill. Carefully pull back husks, and tie with a leftover husk or kitchen string.
  8. Spread with desired amount of butter mixture.
  9. Sprinkle corn evenly with desired amount of chili powder.
  10. Note: Stir 1/2 tsp. chili powder into the butter mixture, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories185kcal
Protein6.61%
Fat57.94%
Carbs35.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.25
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
6.3895652669927%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.16mg
Naringenin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:185kcal
9.25%
Fat:13.01g
20.01%
Saturated Fat:7.63g
47.71%
Carbohydrates:17.91g
5.97%
Net Carbohydrates:15.41g
5.6%
Sugar:5.8g
6.45%
Cholesterol:30.5mg
10.17%
Sodium:137.54mg
5.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.34g
6.67%
Vitamin A:1116.28IU
22.33%
Fiber:2.51g
10.02%
Folate:38.87µg
9.72%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.7%
Vitamin B3:1.83mg
9.16%
Magnesium:36.63mg
9.16%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.04%
Phosphorus:89.64mg
8.96%
Potassium:286.39mg
8.18%
Vitamin C:6.39mg
7.75%
Vitamin E:1.16mg
7.71%
Vitamin B5:0.68mg
6.8%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.32%
Iron:0.82mg
4.55%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.31%
Copper:0.07mg
3.45%
Zinc:0.51mg
3.42%
Vitamin K:3.38µg
3.22%
Selenium:1.09µg
1.56%
Calcium:11.98mg
1.2%
Source:My Recipes