Mexican corn on the cob

30-60 minutes 4 servings 400 kcal or less accompaniment al fresco barbeque barbie bbq bbq sides chargrilled garden party in season kernels mains over an hour picnic roasted corn roasted sweetcorn seasonal summer summery sweetcorn whole corn

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Source

Ingredients

4 corn cobs

100g butter , softened

zest 1 lime

2 tsp chopped fresh chilli or 1 tsp chilli powder , mild or hot, depending how spicy you like it

lime wedges, to serve

Method

Soak corn in cold water for 15 mins. Heat a griddle pan or barbecue and, when hot, place the corn directly on the bars. Cook for 30-40 mins, turning regularly, until the corn is tender and charred in spots.

Meanwhile, mash the butter with the lime zest and chili. When the cobs are done, top each with a knob of flavoured butter and serve with lime wedges.