Grilled Corn with Chili & Lime

Grilled Corn with Chili & Lime

Servings: 4

Active Prep Time:  15 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 30 minutes (marinating time)

Cook Time: 15 minutes 

Ingredients:

  • 4 ears of fresh corn, husked
  •  Cooking spray or spray butter
  •  1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon  kosher salt
  • ¼ cup mozzarella, part skim cheese, for garnish
  •  Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

 

1. Preheat & Prep the Marinade:

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, smoked paprika, lime zest, lime juice and kosher salt.


2. Marinate the Corn:

Brush the ears of corn with the cooking spray or spray butter and then the marinade, making sure to coat them evenly.

Allow the corn to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

 

 

3. Grill the Corn:

Place the marinated corn on the preheated grill. Grill for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn is charred and cooked through.

Remove the grilled corn from the heat.

Transfer the corn to a serving platter and sprinkle with mozzarella and fresh chopped cilantro.