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Honey Lime Grilled Corn Recipe

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Sweet and zesty Honey Lime Grilled Corn grilled to perfection and slathered with a flavorful honey-lime jalapeño butter sauce, perfect as a vibrant side dish for summer barbecues or any meal.

Ingredients

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For the Corn

  • Vegetable oil, for grill
  • 4 ears of corn, shucked

For the Honey-Lime Butter

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Grill: Heat your gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat, about 5 minutes after cleaning and oiling the grates. Alternatively, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat if a grill is unavailable.
  2. Grill the Corn: Place the shucked corn directly on the grill or grill pan. Rotate the ears frequently to ensure all sides develop a nice char, cooking for about 18 to 20 minutes until evenly grilled.
  3. Make the Honey-Lime Butter: While the corn grills, combine softened butter, finely chopped jalapeño, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, honey, fresh oregano, lime zest, lime juice, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until well blended.
  4. Coat Corn with Butter: Transfer the grilled corn to a 13″ by 9″ baking dish. Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of the honey-lime butter evenly over each ear while warm.
  5. Rest and Serve: Cover the baking dish with foil and let the corn sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors. Serve immediately with the remaining honey-lime butter on the side for extra flavor.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, leave some jalapeño seeds in the butter mixture.
  • If fresh oregano is unavailable, substitute with 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
  • Use softened butter for easy mixing and better flavor distribution.
  • This recipe works well on a grill pan if an outdoor grill is not accessible.
  • Covering the corn after buttering helps the flavors meld and the butter melt evenly.

Keywords: grilled corn, honey lime corn, honey-lime butter, summer side dish, BBQ corn, spicy grilled corn

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