Chilli and Lime Corn on the Cob

Name: Chilli and Lime Corn on the Cob
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 sweet corn cobs, husks on; 100g butter, softened; zest of 2 limes; juice of 1 lime; 1-2 red chillies, finely minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; handful fresh coriander, chopped; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp salt

Grilled sweet corn with a smoky, spicy butter — extraordinary with homegrown corn.

⏱ Prep: 15min 🔥 Cook: 20min 🍽 Serves: 4 📊 Easy 🍂 Summer ✓ Free

Servings

⏱ 15 Prep

🔥 20 Cook

🥕 Ingredients

4 sweet corn cobs, husks on
100g butter, softened
zest of 2 limes
juice of 1 lime
1-2 red chillies, finely minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
handful fresh coriander, chopped
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt

👩‍🍳 Method

Soak corn cobs in water 30 minutes (keeps husks from burning).

Mix butter with lime zest, lime juice, chilli, garlic, coriander, paprika, and salt.

Peel back husks without detaching, remove silk. Spread butter generously over kernels. Fold husks back.

Grill over medium-high heat 15-20 minutes, turning regularly.

Peel back husks fully, grill 2-3 minutes for colour. Serve with extra lime wedges.

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