Grilled Mexican Corn: Sweet summer corn has been grilled and then tossed in a cilantro lime butter and crumbled queso fresco–for a messy, but tasty side dish.
Can we talk about corn on the cob for a minute?
There is little produce I look forward to more than perfectly fresh and juicy corn in the summer–from Skinny Corn Dip and Corn Salsa and of course grilled Corn on the Cob.
I have more than one picture of each of my children gnawing on a fresh cob when they barely had any teeth. They are like me, and just can’t get enough of fresh summer corn.
But associated with fresh corn on the cob is always a mess. Even with holders for the cobs available, my kids will still opt for their hands. Their fingers then get covered in salt and butter and buttery fingerprints are sure to be found on my table and chairs. Oh and the remnants of corn are ear to ear on each one of my kids’ faces.
Is the mess worth it?
In my book, yes!! Summertime corn just can’t be beat and thankfully with the help of Viva® Towel and Viva® Vantage® Towels that I purchased at Publix, I don’t have to worry about the inevitable mess. These towels seriously clean just like cloth. I am able to wipe hands, faces, table, and chairs free of evidence of corn!
So with the mess taken care of, let’s talk about corn again. Grilled Mexican Corn to be exact.
Talk about taking humble (but still delicious) fresh corn up a few notches!
First, I grill fresh corn to bring out it’s natural sweetness. When the corn comes off the grill, I roll it in a cilantro lime butter and and sprinkled with crumbled queso fresco cheese–because CILANTRO LIME BUTTER!!!!
You guys–this is a summer PERFECT side dish.
Grilled Mexican Corn
Ingredients
- 6 fresh ears of corn
- 3 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro minced
- 1 lime juice and zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup crumbled queso fresco
Instructions
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Remove husks from corn, or pull back full and remove all silk (as I did)
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Combine butter, cilantro, zest of lime, and salt together.
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Grill corn over medium-high heat until nice and golden with a few charred bits. Remove from grill and brush with butter mixture, or roll in butter mixture.
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Sprinkle with queso fresco and juice of fresh lime.
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Serve
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Ridiculously excited that it’s corn season! I can’t wait to try your recipe!
Thanks Rachel!
Looks delicious! I love the idea of the crumbled queso.
It adds just the right saltiness!
This looks delicious! What a great way to enjoy fresh corn!
Thanks! I agree!
I can’t wait for corn season to try this!
You won’t be disappointed!
I’m totally with you on corn season, as is the rest of my household! We’ve already been enjoying some from a bit further away and it has been great.Love Mexican street corn too.
Your family will LOVE this!
Corn on the cob sure is messy, but so worth it, love the addition of the cilantro lime butter and cheese, yum!
I agree completely!
Loving this corn Kristen!!! So flavorful. Can’t wait ’til the fresh stuff is ready and that will be a while around here. Hurry up and wait!
Ha ha!!! We are just now getting it and it is so good this year.
Looks delicious, and perfect for summer! Can’t wait to give this recipe a try. #client
Enjoy Jesenia!
Such a flavorful corn recipe! Can’t wait till our corn is ripe. I’m leaning hard on my husband to replace our grill. I want grilled corn like this!
Yes, you need a grill–or at least a good indoor grill pan. I do love my cast iron one.
This is perfect looking grilled corn to have all summer long!
I sure think it is!
Love grilled corn, we actually grill it when in season and freeze for later!
Courtney—that is so smart and I am SO doing that this year!
We can’t get enough of corn during the summer and I can’t wait to add this one to our list to try! Looks amazing!!
Enjoy Kelly!
One can never have too much corn or butter in the summer! Looks lovely Kristen!
NEVER too much!
We get the best sweet corn here in Indiana. This sounds like the perfect way to add a delicious twist to our buttered ears!
Oh yes you do get good corn Liz. I grew up in Ohio where the same was true–miss that! Hope you enjoy this version!
I like to keep the husks on my corn. I soak them in water, brush melted buterr on them an srinkle garlic powder on them. throw them on the top rack of the grill at 300 and cook 15 mins per side about an hour. sweet steamsd moist corn after the tin foil is removed
Oh that sounds like a fabulous way to eat corn! I personally like the char on the actual kernels, but this would be a perfect method for my husband.