Margarita Grilled Corn on the Cob

This creative grilled corn on the cob, seasoned with lime salt and chili powder, is a fun, margarita-inspired flavor for your summer barbecues.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 185 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons sea salt
• 4 ears corn, with husks
• lukewarm water, as needed
• 2 grated lime zest
• 0.25 cup butter, melted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Cook corn on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until tender, about 25 minutes.

Step 3

Peel back husks of each ear of corn, leaving them attached at the bottom. Remove corn silk strings around kernels. Return husks back around corn. Soak corn in a bowl of lukewarm water for about 1 hour.

Step 4

Mix together sea salt and lime zest in a small bowl until well combined.

Step 5

Remove corn from water and peel back husks, keeping them attached at the bottom. Pat corn dry using paper towels, leaving husks wet. Brush corn with melted butter; sprinkle lime salt and chili powder over entire surface of each cob of corn.