Zesty Chili Lime Corn on the Cob
Sweet corn gets a bold upgrade with chili lime butter and a smoky finish from the pizza oven. Easy, zesty, and perfect for summer!
Equipment
- Pizza oven
- Mixing bowl
- Basting brush
- Aluminum foil
- Knife and zester
- Small serving bowls
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn husks removed
- 3 tbsp softened butter
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Zest and juice of ½ lime
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with chili powder, lime zest, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Brush each ear of corn with half of the butter mixture, making sure to coat all sides.
- Wrap each corn cob tightly in foil.
- Place wrapped corn in a preheated pizza oven and roast for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until kernels are tender and slightly charred.
- Carefully unwrap corn, brush with remaining butter mixture, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
If you don’t have a pizza oven, you can roast the corn on a grill or in a 425°F conventional oven instead.