• 8 fresh ears corn, shucked and silks removed
  • Vegetable oil
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 2 large cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon good chile powder (ancho or chipotle)
  • 2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Wash the corn in cold water.

Rub lightly with oil.

Place on a medium grill.

Grill for 18 to 20 minutes, turning often.

Place in a shallow dish.

Heat the butter with the garlic. Stir in the chile powder, salt and lime juice.

Pour over the corn.

Serve immediately.

Serves 8.