Corn with Chile Lime Butter

By GusAndUs

Ingredients

• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
• 1 tablespoon rocoto chile paste (available in jars at Latin markets)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 8 ears corn, husks and silk removed
• Crumbled cotija cheese, for topping

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat a grill to medium high. Combine the butter, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, chile paste and cumin in a bowl. Add salt and pepper; mix well.

Grill the corn, turning, until nicely charred, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with a spoonful of the flavored butter on top. Sprinkle with more cilantro and cotija cheese.