Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Fruit Recipes Healthy Citrus Recipes Healthy Lime Recipes Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter 4.5 (4) 4 Reviews Fresh lime and smoky chipotles makes this compound butter the perfect match for sweet corn. When the corn season is over, try a bit melted on some grilled fish or chicken. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 16, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Gluten-Free Low Added Sugars Low Sodium Low-Calorie Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 ears fresh corn, husked 2 tablespoons butter, softened ¼ teaspoon freshly grated lime zest 1 teaspoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon minced chipotle chile in adobo sauce plus 1/4 teaspoon adobo sauce, (see Note) or 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper ½ teaspoon kosher salt Directions Preheat grill to high. Wrap each ear in foil. Place on the grill and cook, turning frequently, for 10 minutes. Remove from the grill and let stand in the foil while preparing the butter. Combine butter, lime zest, lime juice, chipotle and adobo sauce (or ground chipotle) and salt in a small bowl. Carefully unwrap the corn. Serve with the butter. Tips Note: Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce are smoked jalapeños packed in a flavorful sauce. Look for the small cans with the Mexican foods in large supermarkets. Once opened, they'll keep up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator or 6 months in the freezer. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 140 Calories 7g Fat 19g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 140 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 19g 7% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 6g Protein 3g 7% Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 15mg 5% Vitamin A 370IU 7% Vitamin C 8mg 8% Folate 43mcg 11% Sodium 224mg 10% Calcium 5mg 0% Iron 1mg 3% Magnesium 38mg 9% Potassium 280mg 6% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved