Ingredients

2 ears corn

3 tablespoons softened butter

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1 lime zested and juiced

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Kosher salt

Parmesan or cotija cheese

Preparation

  1. Remove husks and clean corn. Boil 3 minutes. Drain and pat dry.

  2. Add to a grill or a dry grill pan on high heat. Keep turning until all sides are slightly blackened. Let cool.

  3. In a bowl, combine softened butter, chili powder, lime juice and zest, and cayenne.

  4. Rub butter on corn and season with salt and more cayenne if you like it spicy.

  5. Roll in Parmesan or cotija cheese.