Corn with Cilantro-Lime Butter

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Grilling

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp grated lime zest
  • 12 medium ears sweet corn, husked
  • Grated Cotija cheese

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix butter, cilantro, lime juice and zest. Shape into a log; wrap in waxed paper.. Refrigerate until firm.

  2. Wrap each ear of corn in a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 14 in. square). Grill corn, covered, over medium heat until tender, turning occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile cut the chilled lime butter into 12 slices. Remove corn from grill. Carefully open foil, allowing steam to escape. Serve corn with butter and Cotija cheese.

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