Mexican Chili Lime Grilled Corn on the Cob

Ingredients

• 4 ears corn on the cob
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. 02
   Remove husks and silk from the corn.
3. 03
   Brush each ear of corn with olive oil to coat evenly.
4. 04
   Place the corn on the grill, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, about 15-20 minutes.
5. 05
   While the corn is grilling, prepare the chili lime butter by mixing the softened butter, chili powder, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
6. 06
   Once the corn is cooked, remove it from the grill and brush it generously with the chili lime butter.
7. 07
   Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro over the buttered corn.
8. 08
   Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra zing.