Corn-on-the-Cob with Lime Butter

Corn-on-the-Cob with Lime Butter
photo by: visualpanic
New Mexico Department of Health

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp salted light margarine
  • 1 tsp grated lime peel
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili seasoning
  • 4 ears of yellow corn-on-the-cob, fresh and in the husk

Directions

  1. Combine margarine with lime peel, juice and chili seasoning.
  2. Mix until all the juice has been incorporated into the butter.
  3. Cover and allow to stand for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Remove outer leaves of the corn husk, leaving inner leaves.
  5. Remove as much silk as possible.
  6. Rinse in cold water and place all 4 ears in plastic storage bags.
  7. Close the bag, leaving about 1 inch unsealed.
  8. Place corn in microwave and cook on HIGH for 6 minutes.
  9. Carefully turn bag over and cook on HIGH for 4 more minutes.
  10. Remove carefully.
  11. Cool briefly, peel remaining husk and silk.
  12. Serve hot with 1 tsp chili lime butter for each serving.

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