Grilled Corn with Lime-Cilantro ButterStephen Danelian
Sweet summer corn is the best. You can make variations of the cilantro butter with different herbs and use lemon juice. If the corn isn't too sweet, add a little bit of maple syrup to the butter.
Note:
Before grilling the corn, soak the unshucked corn in water. The heat will dry the silk, which will come off when you peel off the husks. Use a paper towel to rub off any remaining corn silk.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 12
Ingredients
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
12 ears fresh corn, shucked
Preparation
Step 1
1. Combine the butter, lime juice, lime zest, sugar, salt, and cilantro in a medium bowl and mix well.
Step 2
2. Grill the corn on a medium-hot grill for 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
Step 3
3. Transfer the lime-cilantro butter to a serving bowl and serve with the corn.
Reprinted with permission from Lulu Powers Food to Flowers: Simple, Stylish Food for Easy Entertaining by Lulu Powers with Laura Holmes Haddad, © April 2010 William Morrow
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