Chilean Chili Lime Roasted Corn on the Cob

Chilean Chili Lime Roasted Corn on the Cob

Chilean Chili Lime Roasted Corn on the Cob

I love corn on the cob in all of its various forms. From elotes street corn to the regular butter and salt; you can really do no wrong. This preparation of roasted corn on the cob is Chilean in origin. Unshucked corn gets soaked in water for 20 minutes. This allows the corn to steam in its husks. The ears of corn can either be roasted in the oven or grilled for about 20 minutes in total. While it’s cooking, you make a simple chili lime butter that gets brushed on the corn. If you want more char on the corn, return the the grill or place under the broiler for a couple minutes a side.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chilean
Keyword: Chilean, Latin American, side dish, vegetables
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • baking pan with rack
  • brush

Ingredients

  • 2 ears corn on the cob unshucked
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 lime zested
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Pull back the husks and remove the silk from the ears. Paul the husks back over the corn. Soak the ears of corn in a large bowl of water for 20 minutes.
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  • Place the ears on a rack on a baking sheet. Roast in a preheated 375 degree oven for 20 minutes; flipping half way through. Alternatively, you can do the same on a charcoal or gas grill for the same amount of time.
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  • Take the corn out of the oven and lest rest for 10 minutes. It will be extremely hot.
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  • While the corn is resting, melt the butter in a small skillet. Add in the lime juice and zest, chili powder, and salt.
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  • Pour into a ramekin and let slightly cool.
    Chilean, side dish, vegetables
Chilean, side dish, vegetables
Peel back the husks and brush on the chili lime butter. If you want more of a char to your corn, return to the grill or place under the broiler for a couple more minutes. Feel free to baste with another layer of butter.