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Robyn Gleason

Roasted Corn with Smoky Lime Butter

Roasted Corn with Smoky Lime Butter is a unique way of bringing out the best of your sweet corn.  Change it up and see your family's reaction!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 persons
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 217
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Fresh ears of corn, unpeeled and in husks.
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, minced
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

Method
 

  1. Place rack in center position of oven. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cut off any silk hanging out the ends. Trim any tips of leaves extending from sides. Do not peel.
  3. Place ears of corn directly on oven rack. Cook for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove corn from oven. Let cool for a few minutes before peeling back the husks. It’s hot so be careful!
SMOKY LIME BUTTER
  1. Combine butter, zest from half the lime, and juice of whole lime. Stir in cilantro, salt, smoked paprika, and pepper. Transfer butter mixture to a serving bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 246mgPotassium: 261mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 830IUVitamin C: 11.1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.6mg

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