Flavorful Grilled Corn with Honey Butter Lime
A quick and easy summer side dish featuring fresh corn grilled to smoky perfection and coated with a silky honey butter and fresh lime juice glaze that balances sweetness and acidity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 large lime)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter and honey. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in fresh lime juice, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Set aside.
- Remove husks and silk from corn ears. Rinse and pat dry.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F). Oil grill grates lightly.
- Place corn on grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes to ensure even charring.
- Brush honey butter mixture generously over corn near the end of grilling. Turn once more to let butter melt and soak in.
- Remove corn from grill, add extra lime juice and sprinkle sea salt flakes if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Keep honey butter at room temperature before basting for easier application. For a smokier flavor, grill corn with husks on for a few minutes then peel back to baste. Avoid grilling at too high heat to prevent burning the honey sugars. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 2 days and reheated gently on grill or oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 230
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: grilled corn, honey butter, lime, summer recipe, easy side dish, barbecue, picnic food, gluten-free, dairy-free option