Grilled Corn on the Cob with Lime Butter

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Show: Food 911Episode: Texas Ranch Roast

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (6)

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Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
12 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: 1 hr 0 min
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 2 hr 10 min

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Ingredients

12 ears fresh corn, unshucked
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 limes, zest finely grated
1 bunch fresh chervil, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound queso fresco, finely grated
1/4 cup Ancho Chile Rub, recipe follows, or cayenne pepper

Directions

Soak the corn in a large container of water for 1 hour. Prepare the grill. Put the soaked cobs on the hot grill and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, turning frequently. The corn is done when it feels soft when you press on it.

While the corn is grilling make the lime butter: In a small bowl add the butter, lime zest, chervil, and salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well and spread onto a large plate. Spread the queso fresco onto another plate.

Take the corn off the grill and carefully peel back the husks (it will be hot). Remove the corn silk and tie the husks in a knot so you can hold on to it like a handle. Roll in the lime butter and then roll in the queso fresco; sprinkle with the Ancho Chile Rub. Place on a large platter and serve immediately.

For the Ancho Chile Rub:

3 ancho chiles, seeded and hand-torn into pieces

1/4 cup chili powder

2 tablespoons ground coriander

1 tablespoon ground cumin

2 teaspoons sweet paprika

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the spice rub: Toast the ancho chile pieces over low heat in a dry skillet until fragrant, shaking the pan so they don't scorch. Put the chiles in spice grinder and pulse to a powder. Add the remaining ingredients and buzz again to combine.

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recipe Grilled Corn on the Cob with Lime Butter
JILLIAN Eugene, OR 07-27-2007
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Gourmet!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Excellent recipe, and the chili rub saves very well in the freezer for another summer BBQ. (Useful when you're only making... two cobs for you and your hubby!)Read more
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Marlene Corona, CA 06-06-2006
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Encore please
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great recipe. Simple to prepare. Splurge & buy the sweetest corn on the cob. The tip to soak the corn in water before... grilling was invaluable. The corn turned out moist and tender. Lime butter was tasty. Could not find chervil (french parsley),substituted dry parsley. Was on vacation, so did not prepare rub, instead used Hot Chile,Salt,& Lime seasoning. Queso fresco cheese was great. Also in addition used Crema Mexicana poured over corn. This recipe also gives the family choices according to their taste. Best grilled corn I ever prepared.Read more
recipe Grilled Corn on the Cob with Lime Butter
Heidi Hurst, TX 05-29-2006
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scrumptious!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i was amazed at the positive feedback from this dish! EVERYONE just couldn't stop talking about how good this dish was! this... will definitely be done over and over!Read more
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KATHY sandusky, OH 01-15-2006
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this is "da bomb"
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this is soooooooooooo good, tyler. my friends & i just loved it!
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Anonymous 06-26-2005
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Best corn ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I could eat this everyday!
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Anonymous 10-03-2004
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WOW
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great addition for any good corn on the cob.