Cilantro-Lime Sweet Corn Recipe

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Cilantro-Lime Sweet Corn Recipe

Prep: 35 min. + soaking Grill: 25 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

35 25 60

Ingredients

8 medium ears sweet corn in husks
1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup butter, softened, divided
2 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons lime juice, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Soak the corn in cold water for 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup butter, cilantro, lime peel, salt, 1 teaspoon lime juice and garlic powder; set aside.
Carefully peel back husks from corn to within 1 in. of bottom; remove silk. Spread each ear of corn with butter mixture. Rewrap corn husks and secure with kitchen string.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining butter; stir in remaining lime juice. Cut string and peel back husks. Brush corn with butter mixture. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 sweet corn equals 196 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 444 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Cilantro-Lime Sweet Corn in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2006, p228