Grilled Corn with Chile-Lime Salt

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Photo: Lauren Ross
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8

A sprinkling of homemade chile-lime salt and grated Parmesan brings the summertime classic of grilled corn with butter to a sublime new level.

Ingredients

  • 2 limes, scrubbed

  • Kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon chipotle-chile powder

  • 8 ears corn, unhusked

  • 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan

  • Finely diced red jalapenos and chopped cilantro, for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Finely zest limes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons salt over zest; combine with your hands. Spread mixture into an even layer and bake until dried, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely, then stir in chile powder. Chile-lime salt can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

  2. Peel back corn husks toward stem ends; remove silks. Rewrap husks and tie with long pieces of husk or twine. Soak corn in a large bowl of water 30 minutes.

  3. Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill corn, turning, until steamed through and charred in places, 12 to 15 minutes. To serve, unwrap husks, brush each ear with butter, sprinkle with chile-lime salt, and sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with chopped jalapenos and cilantro.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, June 2018

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