Corn on the Cob with Lime-Chive Butter

Name: Corn on the Cob with Lime-Chive Butter
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter; ⅓ cup fresh chives; 2 teaspoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon lime peel; ½ teaspoon sea salt; ¼ teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar; 8 ears corn

Fresh corn on the cob served with a flavorful compound butter made with lime, chives, and a hint of spice. Choose between boiling or grilling for this perfect summer side dish.

8 servings

40 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•½ cup unsalted butter
•⅓ cup fresh chives
•2 teaspoons lime juice
•1 teaspoon lime peel
•½ teaspoon sea salt
•¼ teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
•⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
•1 teaspoon sugar
•8 ears corn

Cooking Instructions

1.
Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
5 min
2.
To boil corn: Bring large pot of water to boil; add pinch of sugar, if desired. Husk corn. Add corn to pot. Return water to boil and cook corn 4 minutes. Drain corn and serve immediately with lime-chive butter.
15 min
3.
To grill corn: Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove all but the innermost husks from corn. Fold back inner husks and remove corn silk. Rewrap inner husks around corn. Grill until husks are slightly charred and corn is tender, turning often, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately with lime-chive butter.
20 min