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Grilled Corn + Tequila-Lime Butter

Source of Recipe

From "Southern Living: A Southern Gentleman's Kitchen"


Recipe Introduction

"I serve fresh, grilled corn at all of my summertime cookouts. This quick dish simply goes on the grill — easy as that. I like to keep the husks on so that the corn is nice and juicy and you get smoky, grilled flavors in each bite. Grilling with the husks on also makes for a rustic, authentic presentation. This recipe is best made on a charcoal grill — but you can still get the same effect on a gas grill. When you're at the market, select fresh, good-quality corn. I peel back the husk at the top of each ear to reveal the kernels, which should be tightly packed and plump — if they look dry, move on to the next ear. I up the ante with my Tequila-Lime Butter, which I spread over the hot corn right when it comes off the grill. This butter has the kick of tequila, along with spicy heat from jalapeño pepper, all mellowed out a bit with fresh lime juice and the natural creaminess of butter."

List of Ingredients

◦  8 ears fresh corn with husks
◦  1 teaspoon kosher salt

Tequila-Lime Butter:
◦  ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
◦  1 teaspoon seeded, finely diced jalapeño pepper
◦  1 teaspoon lime zest
◦  1½ teaspoons fresh lime juice
◦  1 teaspoon tequila
◦  ½ teaspoon kosher salt


Recipe

Prepare corn:
Preheat grill to 300° to 350° F (medium). Pull husks down, keeping husks attached and intact; remove and discard silks. Pull husks back up to cover corn. Place corn in salted water to cover in a large bowl or stockpot, and let stand 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare Tequila-Lime Butter:
Combine butter and next 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a wooden spoon until blended. Spoon butter mixture onto plastic wrap; roll tightly, forming a log. Chill until ready to use.

Remove corn from water. Place corn in husks on cooking grate, and grill, covered with grill lid, 15 to 20 minutes or until husks are blackened, turning every 5 minutes. Place corn on a serving plate, and fold back to remove husks.

Cut butter mixture into 8 pieces. Spread one piece of butter mixture on each cob until melted, turning to coat each cob completely. Serve immediately.


Serves 8