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Flavorful Chili Lime Grilled Corn Recipe with Smoky Spice You Must Try

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This grilled corn recipe features a tangy chili lime mix with smoky spices, delivering a perfect balance of heat, zest, and smoky flavor. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for summer gatherings or a flavorful snack.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt (sea salt preferred)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (use dairy-free butter for vegan)
  • Juice of 2 fresh limes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
  • Optional toppings: crumbled Cotija cheese or vegan parmesan

Instructions

  1. Husk the corn and remove all silk threads. Rinse and pat dry. (About 5 minutes)
  2. In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. (3 minutes)
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat, about 375–450°F (190–230°C), including cleaning grates. (10 minutes)
  4. Place corn directly on grill grates. Turn every 2–3 minutes, brushing with the spice butter each time to build layers of flavor and prevent drying out. Grill for about 10–12 minutes total, until kernels are tender and nicely charred. (12 minutes)
  5. Remove corn from grill and immediately squeeze fresh lime juice over each ear. (1 minute)
  6. Sprinkle chopped cilantro and optional Cotija cheese on top. Serve warm. (2 minutes)

Notes

If corn chars too quickly, move to a cooler part of the grill. Brush on extra butter-spice mixture during grilling to keep kernels juicy. Can use grill pan or broiler if no grill is available. For vegan, use dairy-free butter and skip cheese or use nutritional yeast. Leftovers keep up to 2 days refrigerated; reheat gently on grill or skillet.

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