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Honey Lime Grilled Corn Recipe

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Honey Lime Grilled Corn is a flavorful and vibrant side dish perfect for summer barbecues or any grilling occasion. Fresh corn ears are char-grilled to smoky perfection, then generously coated with a sweet and tangy honey-lime butter infused with jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, and fresh herbs. This recipe offers a delicious balance of smoky, sweet, and zesty flavors that enhance the natural sweetness of the corn.

Ingredients

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For Grilling

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

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 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tsp finely grated lime zest
  • 2 tsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Grill: Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat, or alternatively, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Clean the grates thoroughly and oil them lightly to prevent sticking. Allow the grill to preheat for about 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
  2. Grill the Corn: Place the shucked corn directly on the grill. Rotate the ears frequently to achieve an even char and caramelization on all sides. Grill for about 18 to 20 minutes until the corn is tender and has a nice smoky char.
  3. Make the Honey Lime Butter: While the corn is grilling, whisk together softened unsalted butter, finely chopped jalapeño, minced garlic, chopped fresh cilantro, honey, chopped fresh oregano, grated lime zest, fresh lime juice, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl until well combined and smooth.
  4. Butter the Corn: Transfer the hot grilled corn to a 13″-by-9″ baking dish. Spread 1 tablespoon of the honey lime butter mixture onto each ear of corn evenly. Cover the dish with foil and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the butter to slightly melt into the corn.
  5. Serve: Serve the corn warm, accompanied by the remaining honey lime butter on the side for extra flavoring as desired.

Notes

  • Seed the jalapeño carefully to reduce heat if preferred milder flavor.
  • Use fresh herbs for best taste; dried oregano will alter flavor profile.
  • If a grill is unavailable, a grill pan works well on stovetop.
  • Letting the butter rest on hot corn allows it to melt and absorb flavors tightly.
  • Adjust honey quantity according to desired sweetness.

Keywords: grilled corn, honey lime butter, summer side dish, barbecue corn, spiced corn, jalapeño corn, fresh herbs

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