 Last week I had a special request to pack a picnic for a houseboat full of people to take out on a nearby lake. They wanted typical summer fare, bbq chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, watermelon and fresh corn. I shucked all the corn, packed it in an ice chest and told them to grill over direct or indirect heat depending on how they like their corn. Indirect would be more like boiled or steamed corn but direct would be more like the corn you see on the street in Mexico, charred and chewy, the sugars caramelizing to a nice sweetness. Brush on this butter after grilling for a taste of Mexico right here at home!  Fresh Lime-Chile-Garlic Butter
1 lb unsalted butter, softened juice and zest of one lime 4 med cloves of garlic, chopped finely 1 t chile powder 1 t dried oregano 1 t kosher salt 1/2 t fresh ground pepper 1/8 t cayenne pepper 1/4 t dried chile flakes Blend all together with paddle attachment in a stand mixer. You can also do by hand if your butter is soft enough. Slather on grilled or boiled corn. Also would be great on grilled steaks, fish or chicken. |
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