Best Corn With Lime Sage Butter Recipes

CORN WITH LIME-SAGE BUTTER

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients and wrap in plastic wrap until needed. Let rest until softened and spread this delicious butter on the corn.

CORN WITH SCALLION-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Pulse 1/2 stick softened butter, the grated zest of 1 lime, 2 sliced scallions and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a food processor. Boil 4 ears corn until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and spread with the butter. Season with salt and pepper.

CORN WITH CHILE-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Combine the butter, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, chile paste and cumin in a bowl. Add salt and pepper; mix well.
• Grill the corn, turning, until nicely charred, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with a spoonful of the flavored butter on top. Sprinkle with more cilantro and cotija cheese.

CORN WITH CHIPOTLE-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Peel back the husks from the cobs; remove the silk and discard. Place under running water and run your hands down the length of the cob to remove any silk that remains.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt generously. Add the corn cobs and cook, uncovered, until tender, 3 to 6 minutes, depending on the size of the kernels.
• Meanwhile, mix the butter, lime zest, mint, chili powder, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until well blended.
• When the corn is done, drain it in a colander and transfer the cobs to a plate. Serve the corn right away with chipotle butter on the side or slathered on top.

CORN WITH LIME-SAGE BUTTER

Steps:

• Mix 4 tablespoons softened butter, 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped sage and 1 tablespoon each lime zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper. Boil 4 ears of corn, about 5 minutes; drain and spread with the butter.

BAKED CHILI-LIME CORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Place corn in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Brush corn with half the butter mixture. Cover and bake for 30 minutes., Uncover; brush corn with remaining butter mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until tender.

CORN WITH CILANTRO-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix butter, cilantro, lime juice and lime zest. Shape into a log; wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. 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, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, cut lime butter into 12 slices. Remove corn from grill. Carefully open foil, allowing steam to escape. Serve corn with butter and, if desired, cheese.

CORN ON THE COB WITH LIME AND MELTED BUTTER

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Using a sharp knife, cut each ear of corn inot 3-4 pieces, each about 1 1/2 inches long. Add corn to boiling water, and cook just until corn is tender about 3-4 minutes; this should not take much longer than the time required for the water to return to a boil.
• Drain corn. Toss with melted butter, and season with salt and pepper.
• Serve with lime wedges to squeeze directly onto corn.

GRILLED CORN WITH CILANTRO LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Cream butter in a bowl until smooth; mix in cilantro, lime juice, and cayenne pepper until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.
• Peel husks back from ears of corn starting at the top, leaving the husks attached at the bottom of the ears. Remove all the corn silk and close husks over the ears again. Cover corn ears with cold water in a large bowl until husks are thoroughly soaked, about 20 minutes.
• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place the corn in husks onto the hot grate and grill covered until husks are charred and the corn kernels are tender, 20 to 25 minutes, turning often. Strip off husks and serve corn with cilantro lime butter.

ROASTED CORN WITH CAYENNE LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Peel the husks back from the corn in three or four sections, but do not remove. Remove all of the silk, rinsing cobs if necessary, and discard.
• Smooth husks back into place. Tie tops together with a short length of string.
• Soak corn in water for at least 1 hour. (This prevents husks from burning before corn is cooked and provides additional moisture for steam inside husks.)
• Start a charcoal fire; when coals are medium hot, place grid as close to them as possible. In a small saucepan, combine butter, lime zest and juice, cayenne, and salt. Cook on grill top, stirring, just until butter is melted. (This can also be done on the stove.) Set aside in a warm place.
• Place corn on grid and grill, turning frequently, for 15 to 20 minutes. Peel back husks and brush with lime butter before serving.