Street-Style Grilled Corn with Chili Lime Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-27 · Updated 2026-05-27

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Juicy corn on the cob grilled to smoky perfection, slathered with a zesty chili lime butter for a vibrant Cinco de Mayo side dish. This Mexican-inspired Cinco de Mayo recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs corn on the cob, husked, unsalted butter, softened, chili powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 ears corn on the cob, husked
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp lime zest
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Place 6 husked ears of corn directly on the grill grates.
Step 2: Grill corn for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until kernels are charred in spots and tender.
Step 3: While corn grills, combine 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 1 tbsp chili powder, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp lime zest, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
Step 4: Remove corn from grill and immediately brush each ear generously with the chili lime butter while hot so it melts into the kernels.
Step 5: Serve corn warm with extra lime wedges if desired.