Grilled Corn on the Cob with Jalapeño-Lime Butter

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Jalapeño-Lime Butter
45 min.
6
215kcal

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Grilled Corn on the Cob with Jalapeño-Lime Butter: A Sizzling Side Dish for Your Next Barbecue

Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that's sure to impress your guests? Look no further than this mouth-watering Grilled Corn on the Cob with Jalapeño-Lime Butter! This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is the perfect addition to any barbecue, and it's ready in just 45 minutes. With only six servings, it's the ideal size for a gathering of friends and family.

Each serving contains just 215 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence. The star of this recipe is the jalapeño-lime butter, which adds a fiery kick and a burst of citrus flavor to the sweet, smoky grilled corn. You'll need just a few simple ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your pantry or fridge.

To get started, you'll need a bowl, a knife, a grill, and an oven mitt. The process is straightforward: prepare your barbecue to high heat, grill the jalapeño chiles until charred, then cool and peel them before chopping and blending with butter, garlic, and lime peel. Grill the corn until the husks are blackened, then remove the husks and silk while wearing oven mitts to protect your hands. Serve immediately with the jalapeño-lime butter and a sprinkle of salt.

This Grilled Corn on the Cob with Jalapeño-Lime Butter is not only delicious but also boasts a well-balanced caloric breakdown, with 5.5% protein, 64.5% fat, and 30% carbs. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply looking for a new twist on a classic side dish, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. So fire up the grill, and get ready to enjoy the perfect summer meal!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter room temperature (1 stick)
  •  ears corn fresh
  •  garlic clove minced
  •  jalapeno 
  • teaspoon lime zest grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • knife
  • grill
  • oven mitt

Directions

  1. Prepare barbecue (high heat). Grill chiles until charred on all sides. Cool 5 minutes. Using small paring knife, peel chiles. Scrape out seeds and pale membranes; discard. Coarsely chop chiles; transfer to processor.
  2. Add butter, garlic, and lime peel; process until smooth. Season jalapeño-lime butter to taste with salt.
  3. Transfer to small bowl. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
  4. Grill corn until husks are blackened on all sides, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes. Wearing oven mitts to protect hands, remove husks and silk from corn.
  5. Serve immediately with jalapeño-lime butter and salt.

Nutrition Facts

Calories215kcal
Protein5.5%
Fat64.5%
Carbs30%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24
Glycemic Load
0.12
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
5.6578261022982%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.14mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:215.23kcal
10.76%
Fat:16.58g
25.5%
Saturated Fat:10.02g
62.63%
Carbohydrates:17.35g
5.78%
Net Carbohydrates:15.39g
5.6%
Sugar:5.85g
6.5%
Cholesterol:40.67mg
13.56%
Sodium:135.37mg
5.89%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.18g
6.36%
Vitamin C:11.91mg
14.43%
Vitamin A:691.55IU
13.83%
Folate:39.67µg
9.92%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.56%
Phosphorus:86.68mg
8.67%
Magnesium:34.52mg
8.63%
Vitamin B3:1.66mg
8.32%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.98%
Fiber:1.95g
7.8%
Potassium:261.46mg
7.47%
Vitamin B5:0.68mg
6.85%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.51%
Vitamin E:0.67mg
4.47%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.52%
Zinc:0.44mg
2.96%
Iron:0.49mg
2.74%
Copper:0.05mg
2.62%
Vitamin K:2.47µg
2.35%
Selenium:0.82µg
1.17%
Source:Epicurious