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Grilled Corn on the Cob (in Foil) with Cilantro Lime Butter

Fresh sweet summer corn slathered in a garlicky cilantro lime butter is the perfect grilled side dish to any meal. It's incredibly easy to make, well-seasoned, and always a crowd pleaser!
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Grilling and Smoker Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 ears of corn
Calories: 139kcal
Author: Eden Westbrook

Ingredients

  • 6 fresh ears of corn husk and silk removed

Cilantro Lime Butter

  • 1 stick 8 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves finely minced
  • Zest and Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 375 to 400 degrees F.
  • Rip large pieces of foil for each ear of corn you're cooking.
  • Place one ear of corn on each piece of heavy duty foil, double wrap the corn if using regular foil.
  • Mix together the unsalted butter, lime juice, lime zest, finely chopped cilantro leaves, grated garlic, kosher salt and black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Use a brush or back of a spoon to smooth some of the herbed butter mixture all over each ear of corn.
  • Fold the foil around the corn, crimping the edges at the top to enclose it completely.
  • Place the foil wrapped corn in your preheated grill, close the grill, and let cook for 15 minutes. Turn them or move to indirect heat for another 10 minutes.
  • Remove the foil packets from the grill with tongs, remove the corn from the foil, and serve hot with more garlic cilantro lime butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 270mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g