Grilled Corn with Lime-Cilantro Butter

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Grilled Corn with Lime-Cilantro Butter
45 min.
12
145kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your summer barbecue to a whole new level? Look no further than this tantalizing recipe for Grilled Corn with Lime-Cilantro Butter! This dish is not just a side; it's a flavorful experience that will delight both you and your guests. Imagine the sound of corn kernels sizzling on the grill, their sweet fragrance wafting through the air as they caramelize to perfection.

This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is perfect for gatherings, whether it’s a casual cookout or a festive family dinner. With fresh ears of corn grilled to golden goodness, topped with a zesty lime-cilantro butter that’s well-balanced in flavor, it’s hard to resist seconds (or thirds!). The combination of lime's bright acidity, the fresh herbaceous notes of cilantro, and the rich creaminess of butter creates an unbeatable flavor profile that complements the natural sweetness of the corn.

In just 45 minutes, you can prepare a dish that not only looks beautiful on the table but also bursts with freshness in every bite. Plus, with only 145 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free! Gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and prepare to impress your friends and family with this delightful side dish. It’s time to make your next meal a memorable celebration of flavors!

Ingredients

  • 12  ears corn fresh
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoon juice of lime freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 teaspoon lime zest 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted softened (1 stick)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • grill

Directions

  1. Combine the butter, lime juice, lime zest, sugar, salt, and cilantro in a medium bowl and mix well.
  2. Grill the corn on a medium-hot grill for 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
  3. Transfer the lime-cilantro butter to a serving bowl and serve with the corn.
  4. Before grilling the corn, soak the unshucked corn in water. The heat will dry the silk, which will come off when you peel off the husks. Use a paper towel to rub off any remaining corn silk.
  5. Reprinted with permission from Lulu Powers Food to Flowers: Simple, Stylish Food for Easy Entertaining by Lulu Powers with Laura Holmes Haddad, © April 2010 William Morrow

Nutrition Facts

Calories145kcal
Protein7.6%
Fat49.51%
Carbs42.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.17
Glycemic Load
0.12
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
4.800000043019%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.15mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:145.38kcal
7.27%
Fat:8.79g
13.52%
Saturated Fat:5.09g
31.79%
Carbohydrates:17.13g
5.71%
Net Carbohydrates:15.31g
5.57%
Sugar:5.83g
6.48%
Cholesterol:20.07mg
6.69%
Sodium:111.6mg
4.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.04g
6.07%
Folate:38.42µg
9.6%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.37%
Vitamin A:424.7IU
8.49%
Magnesium:33.68mg
8.42%
Phosphorus:82.69mg
8.27%
Vitamin C:6.61mg
8.01%
Vitamin B3:1.6mg
8.01%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.45%
Fiber:1.82g
7.27%
Potassium:248.55mg
7.1%
Vitamin B5:0.66mg
6.59%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.25%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.14%
Zinc:0.43mg
2.84%
Iron:0.48mg
2.66%
Copper:0.05mg
2.57%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.94%
Vitamin K:1.96µg
1.87%
Source:Epicurious