Margarita Grilled Corn on the Cob

This creative grilled corn on the cob recipe, 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

Peel back corn husks, leaving them attached at bottoms of ears; remove and discard silk strings around kernels. Return husks around ears; soak in a bowl of lukewarm water, about 1 hour.

Step 3

Combine salt and lime zest in a small bowl; set aside.

Step 4

Remove corn from water; peel back husks, keeping them attached. 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 ear.

Step 5

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