This oven roasted sweet corn with cilantro lime butter recipe is just one of the many reasons I looooooove sweet corn!
But, you know what’s unfair? There are oodles of corn fields in my area, and none of them are sweet corn. It’s all field corn.
How rude is that?
It’s springtime and I need me some sweet corn!
Fortunately, sweet corn is in season now, and it’s my best guarantee for a delicious, sweet tasting corn in April and May. I grew up not being able to have sweet corn until July, so I love that I can have it earlier and add it to my spring meals.
Did I mention that I love sweet corn?
#HuskYeah!
Husking corn is fun, and kids can help! I remember being so excited when my mom let me help her husk the corn when I was little. We had eight people in our family, so there was a lot of corn to be husked.
For this recipe, you’ll want to make the cilantro lime butter in advance so it can set up, but it only takes a few minutes to make so don’t panic! Let’s get started.
Roasted Sweet Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter
Let a stick of butter soften to an easy smooshing state, and then mix in some chopped cilantro, lime juice and seasonings. I like my cilantro in bigger pieces, but you can chop it as fine as you like.
Scoop the butter onto a piece of plastic wrap and mold it into a butter stick’ish shape. Wrap and refrigerate overnight.
On sweet corn day, husk all that Sunshine Sweet Corn, rinse and get ready for oven lovin’. Put each ear on a piece of foil and cut slices of the cilantro lime butter and place on top, or just butter the whole ear. Now wrap tightly in the foil, and bake in the oven on a cookie sheet.
In about 30 minutes, you’ll have some super flavorful, tender and sweet corn to help you put the perfect meal on the dinner table.
Don’t you love an easy recipe that makes everyone smile? I hope you try and love this oven roasted sweet corn with cilantro lime butter recipe as much as my family does.
Oven Roasted Sweet Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
- ¼ tsp garlic salt
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 ears corn on the cob
Instructions
- Soften butter to room temperature.
- In large bowl, mix together butter and all remaining ingredients until thoroughly combined.
- Spoon onto parchment paper or plastic wrap. Roll into log shape, and seal the edges. Refrigerate overnight or at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Husk and remove silks from corn, and spread with the cilantro lime butter. Roll tightly in foil and place on cookie sheet.
- Roast about 30 minutes.
Shasta says
My family loves corn, but I have never dressed it up before. I don’t usually do corn on the cob because I don’t know how to cook it (sad I know). I will have to try this out, you make it look easy!
JoAnna says
Ooo! That looks so delicious. It reminds me of the Mexican streetfood, Corn in a Cup, which i LOVE. I’ll have to try this out!
maggie says
This looks insanely delicious and easy! Thanks for sharing!
HopscotchNJellybeans says
This looks super good right now!!! I am going to make this especially now that summer is approaching
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
YUMMMM! I am surrounded by corn fields. Shhhh told tell the farmer but I walk into the corn field and got a few rows deep and swipe some of the corn when its ripe for picking. He is a farmer who lets his go all season and gets tried out so he can sell it to those who use it for corn burners and for the feed stores for deer season.
lena says
Sure makes me crave the corn. I don’t remember the last time I had real sweet corn
Valerie Remy-Milora says
Corn brings back happy childhood memories…I grew up in Paris France where we didn’t eat much corn but summers in Texas or on the ranch in New Mexico meant barbecues and fresh husked corn. Yum!! That cilantro butter sounds fabulous! And we need a new set of BB! tools 🙂
Lynndee says
I love corn, but I haven’t tried it oven roasted. Bet it is delish with that butter. I can’t wait to try it.
Jenn @TheRebelChick says
Oh no! You’ve been missing out, oven-roasted corn is delicious! I think it tastes just as good as when you grill it but it’s so much easier and you don’t have to go outside in the heat! LOL!
Crystal says
I love sweet corn and that butter sounds amazing. I don’t think I’ve ever tried it oven roasted, though.
TweenselMom says
Hmmm, i can almost smell the deliciousness of this corn!
rochkirstin says
I love corn when roasted or just boiled in soup. Eating it with butter comes with simply delicious flavor. Now I’m craving for one!
Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy says
This corn looks wonderful. I bet my husband and kids would just love it.
Laura Funk says
I literally went and bought corn to make this. Cannot wait to try!
Lynsey Jones says
oh I love anything with cilantro and lime. Yum. I love sweet corn – I can’t get enough over the summer.
Chelley @ A is For Adelaide says
That butter sounds so good! I am going to add this to our BBQ corn this week!
katrina g says
omg that looks so good!! I want to make some right now!
Rosie says
I was just thinking today how much I can’t wait to have fresh sweet corn! This sounds like the best recipe I ever heard of, and I appreciate the detailed instructions to make sure it comes out perfect. I’m excited to make this – as I love cilantro and lime, and I think it will be a big hit!
Cherri Megasko says
This sounds so wonderful! I can’t wait each summer for the corn to be ready – I make so many wonderful things with it. Now I can add this recipe to my rotation as well.
denise says
Usually, I just put a small amount of water in the bottom of a large pan and put a few ears in it. I put the lid on, bring it to a boil and then turn the burner off.
Erinn S says
I am using this recipe for sure! Sounds delicious
Cara (@StylishGeek) says
Thank you for sharing your Roasted Sweet Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter recipe! Looks so yummy! I wonder if all the sweet corn deals I see in the grocer are from Florida. Hope so!
CourtneyLynne says
Ooooo yummy!!! I have a similar recipe I use all the time! Corn is one of my favorite summer side dishes!
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
This would make a great side dish for fish tacos with pico de gallo! I’m putting that on my weekly menu. Thanks!
Kimberly M. says
We love corn on the cob. We have tried it many different way but I can honestly say I have never had it this way. I am going to pin this and serve it up one of my dinners with my friends or family. Looks delicious.
lisa says
This corn sounds amazing! Nothing says summer like good sweet corn!! This would be great on the grill.
Marina John says
Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe. This reminds me of my all-time favorite……. Mexican Street Corn. Can’t get enough of the stuff. Lol
Holly E says
Looks delicious and perfect for summer backyard parities.
Lisa Rios says
This looks so delicious. Corn is my husband’s most favorite one. But I have never tried this recipe before. I am sure he is going to just love this. Thanks a lot for sharing this yummy recipe.
Myrabev says
I love sweetcorn always have and when we used to live in zambia we had a sweet corn field, though I love it I did not like husking it because I always wanted the finished product more. This looks delicious, I might try it out.
Lisa Bouch says
I love that I can bake in the oven for a tasty summer side dish. The combination of cilantro and the butter makes for a special twist on the classic corn on the cob.
Yona Williams says
Cilantro lime butter sounds incredibly tasty – I am a huge fan of cilantro and use it whenever I can.
crystal says
I pinned it. It looks really good.
Mary Burris says
We had our first springtime sweet corn the other day. While it was delicious, it didnt look nearly as good as yours!
Tiffanie Hope says
WOW. This truly looks delicious!!!! I really want to try this. Maybe even use the butter for another vegetable like acorn squash or something!
Katherine says
This looks so good. I wish I could have corn but we don’t do GMOs
Kiwi says
I totally pinned this! I love corn its one of my fav veggies and this looks so delicious I am literally drooling right now!
Debbie Denny says
Oh I love sweet corn. This looks awesome.
Esther says
I love corn on the cob. I can’t wait to try this! I am sure my husband would love this for our in-home date night this week.
Censie says
Looks delicious! We love grilling corn!
Mary's Marbles says
Our family loves Corn on the cob as a side dish with our dinners ( and our lunches on a few occasions). I’ve booked marked the page so I can try it out this weekend. Thanks Liz!
Amethyst Moon says
I also love sweet corn! I’m glad it’s available early here in Florida!
Bonnie @ wemake7 says
I love corn on the cob! This recipe sounds really delicious! Thanks for the cool giveaway.
M from The Stay-at-Home Life says
I can’t wait to have sweet corn this year
Valerie says
There is nothing better than fresh sweet corn. This sounds like a delicious way to make it!
Stacey- Travel Blogger says
I like to get those roasted corn ears at the fair. This kinda reminds of them!
Travis @ Page & Screen says
As much as I love corn, I’ve never had any form of oven roasted corn. This recipe, especially the butter used, sounds absolutely mouthwatering. I may have to give this a try now!
Lorane says
These look like the perfect things to eat on a Sunday afternoon ( before Dinner ) they look really good!
Anne says
What a great way to cook corn! I imagine the corn absorbs the flavors better than if the butter was just spread on after cooking. I’m totally trying this when I can get my hands on some good corn. I usually just wrap the ears in waxed paper and microwave it, but I can’t wait to try your oven method. Thanks!
Donna Ward says
Very good idea – it looks yummy – each ingredient is a fav of mine – and nice give away – thank you!!
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says
Mmm, that Cilantro Lime Butter could be used for lots of things. I’ll have to try it!
Jessica Cassidy says
We have not try the corn in a cub yet but we did have steam corn. The corn looks delicious.
Esther says
This looks delicious! I have always just boiled or grilled my corn on the cob. This sounds like a recipe my family would love!
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says
This looks so good, I hate to come back and share. Love this idea…we’ll for sure be trying it. I put fresh corn up for the winter months too, so we’ll be able to enjoy it all year! YUm!
GINA STEVENS says
This corn on the cob recipe sounds deliciously amazing! I have bookmarked the recipe and will try it soon!
lisa @bitesforbabies says
I love making my own flavoured butter…this sounds delicious minus the cilantro (I have a severe aversion to it!).
Ave says
Your Roasted Sweet Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter looks really delicious! My husband is a big fan of sweet corn, so I have to try out this recipe to surprise him. Thanks for sharing!
Jeanette Mays says
Oh that looks appetizing. I love corn, and adding something new to the flavor is awesome.
Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest says
I have never had/made flavored butter before. It looks so easy to make, I might try my hand at making some.
Tyra says
Okay, this looks delightful! I don’t even love corn on the cob but I would try this. And this butter can be used for so many things. Thanks for posting!
Rebecca Parsons says
I love the flavors you put in the butter. I have had some great combinations but this one is a new one to me. I will definitely come back to this when our corn is ready.
Sophie O'Reilly says
I love corn, this looks amazing, I must try it out! Another recipe to add to my list!
Buddy Garrett says
The recipe is delicious. It brings back fond memories of summers in my childhood with sweet roasted corn.
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
I love fresh corn, and it is in season so the prices on it are great right now!
Debbie L. says
Our corn will not be season till the end of July. Long time to wait – I will buy some at the market for Memorial Day Weekend.
Liza @ Views From the 'Ville says
Corn on the cob is my daughter’s favorite vegetable so we have it pretty often. I love lime butter on mine, but I’ve never added the cilantro. I am definitely trying that soon!
[email protected] says
I haven’t made corn of the cob for my kids. That is a must for this coming summer!!
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says
Oh my word…..now THAT’S some pretty corn on the cob!! That butter mixture is easy enough to put together and would be perfect for the roasted corn and many other things too!
Theresa Jenkins says
I haven’t cook corn in the oven before but we have cooked in hot coals and on the grill while camping but my Fav is still boiling in salt water
jen temcio says
This sounds so tasty for a summer dinner with the family . I love that I can make it in the oven!
Elizabeth O. says
That looks delicious. Cream cheese, Spanish Paprika and parsley is a yummy combination, too.
Debbie L. says
I too love roasted corn – your cilantro lime butter sounds delicious. I will give it a try.
My Inner Chick says
Now, that is CORN w/ a KICKKK!!!! xx
Jenn @TheRebelChick says
No kidding, it does have a kick! YUM! I can’t wait to try this recipe at my next BBQ!
Amanda Love says
Oh I am so going to give this a try. I love corn on the cob and I actually made some in my oven just a few days ago but not this way. Loving this!
Jessica Harlow says
We eat bushels of corn on the cob during the summer months! I’ve never tried this, but Cilantro Lime butter sounds so good…full of flavor! Definitely going to try this recipe soon!
Pamela Gurganus says
I have never oven roasted corn before! This recipe looks and sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing this recipe. I can’t wait to try it! We can’t grill where I live and I get tired of steaming/boiling corn.
Penelope says
Yum! Adding cilantro makes everything more incredible., I can’t wait for our next BBQ.
Rebel Sweetheart says
I’ve never cooked sweet corn like this before. Looks great! Will have to try this soon! 🙂
R U S S says
My Mom will love this. She’s a huge fan of corn and would always get baskets of it each time we go to the province. The cilantro, lime, and butter make a good twist to the usual sweet corn with salt & butter that we have.
michele d says
I love corn on the cob. Never had it with lime butter before. Sounds so good.
Ronni says
This is one of my favorite things about summer. All the sweet corn!
maria @closetohome says
WE made a corn salad recently that used canned tomatoes since the real ones are not available quite yet, meaning farm stand quality.
Victoria says
These look absolutely delicious! Definitely trying them at our next grilling event!
Amby Felix says
mmmmmm I love corn with butter and I love cilantro so I am for sure going to try this out very soon! Thank you for sharing!!!
Rebecca Swenor says
This sounds like it would be interesting corn indeed. I have never had corn on the cob like this so I am going to have to try it. Thanks for sharing.
Carissa Bonham says
That cilantro lime butter sounds AMAZING. I’ve never been able to get fresh corn in the spring so I’ll have to look into Sunshine Sweet Corn. Do you know if it is non-GMO?
Brittanie @Simplistically Living says
I love corn and I normally eat it grilled with butter and season salt, I will have to give this recipe a try!
sojourner says
I’m not a big fan of corn on the cob (I know , I’m an alien), but that cilantro lime butter sounds amazing!
Melai says
I’m craving for that sweet corn now. Oh so deli! 🙂
Lois Jones says
Wow! That sounds so yummy! I’ll be trying this recipe out!
Autumn @Mamachallenge says
This looks great! I will have to try it out! It is perfect for the summer!
Tiaras & Tantrums says
This looks so easy to do – I thought it would be a bit harder – but I can’t wait to try this!
Theresa says
Oh, my that looks delicious! I agree with you on your love of sweet corn, but will respectfully call you crazy for thinking husking it is fun lol.
Ann Bacciaglia says
OMG this looks so delicious. I will have to try making this on the weekend. Corn on the cob is my favorite.
Shauna says
Oh my goodness, this sounds amazing. I am so in the mood for corn now. Thanks so much for this idea. YUMMY!
Vera Sweeney says
This sounds amazing! I love to make corn on the cob, it’s the perfect summer vegetable.
Amber Edwards says
Oh i adore corn on the cob. It’s one of my favorite food! And this one looks absolutely delicious!
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
This looks amazing! The Butter recipe alone I’m sure is to-die for! Thanks for sharing this one!
Timber says
Well that sounds freaking delicious! I love cilantro, but never thought about MAKING BUTTER with it!
Nina Say says
This is how I ate corn growing up, and I have to say it is the absolute BEST way. Everybody needs to try it at least once in their lives.
jen temcio says
I have never even heard of making corn in the oven but #huckyeah I am going to make this! My kids will love it!
Tami says
I love be corn, especially sweet corn. I am looking forward to trying this recipe out on my family.
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
OMG, Liz. This is genius. It not only looks amazing but, I bet it tastes awesome!
Lois Alter Mark says
I love roasted corn and this looks amazing. Cilantro lime butter is just the icing on the cake!
Rosey says
What a great way to make the corn. I love the idea of adding lime to it!
Carol Bryant says
I saw this on your FB page today and came over the recipe. We plan to try it – I will let you know how it goes.
Lisa Nolan says
What an amazing post on corn! Wow! I am drooling! Great pics, and just in time for late spring, early summer corn! Now, if only I could grow it in our front yard! Your post has inspired me!
Sandy SK says
Your recipe makes my mouth water. I never tried corn prepared other than boiled.
touristmeetstraveler says
I love corn with a passion, I could eat it every single night! Especially with the lime butter, I’d have to say minus the cilantro; never been crazy about it!
Roz K. Walker - Goodbye Boss Hello Kids says
This looks absolutely delicious. I love sweet corn and I absolutely love cilantro. This is a wonderful combination I’ll have to try.
Helene Cohen Bludman says
I love sweet corn! I usually have it with butter, salt and pepper but I want to try your recipe. It sounds so good.
Penelope says
A little bit of cilantro makes everything tastier! This looks like such a delicious recipe! I can’t wait to try it with my family.
Tonya C says
Okay, this just totally has me craving grilled corn on the cob now! What a great idea for the flavored butter…I’m pinning this!
[email protected] says
I absolutely love sweet corn as well, esp covered in butter.
Agata @BarkTime says
Is the giveaway limited to US only? I would love a new tool set
Crystal says
It feels like vacation whenever I’m eating corn. You don’t eat corn when you’re stressed or in a hurry. I need more corn time in my life!
Ronnie says
I discovered sweet yellow corn a few years back and haven’t gone back. SOO yummy. Bet it’s even better with butter and cilantro. I need to try this when corn is back season here.
HilLesha says
That looks and sounds so delicious! Much as I love corn, I’ll have to try this recipe sometime.
Ourfamilyworld says
This looks just amazing. I love a good grilled corn and this butter will add a great taste to it
Joanne Gregory says
I love corn! And grilled corn is even better! We often buy a bushel at the farmer’s market in late summer and have a great grilling party!
Amy Desrosiers says
I have never made oven roasted corn, but this makes me want too! I love the rub you made too!
Britney says
I love corn, and this looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing!
Kelly Hutchinson says
I am a huge fan of the sweet corn and could literally eat it every day, all day! This recipe is something I would LOVE to try!
Crystal says
I am right there with you! I could eat this every day!
Noelle d says
That sounds so good…. but marc isn’t a fan of cilantro. Wonder if he would at least try this.
Alice Chase says
I love cilantro! This will be on the menu for our summer BBQ’s.
Alanna says
This looks delicious! I love corn! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe! I will definitely try it!!
Fi Ní Neachtáin says
Oh I love eating corn this way. I’ll have to try your twist on it though and see how I like it 🙂
Joely Smith says
Oh you had me at Cilantro then reeled me in with LIME! This looks perfect! Pinning for reference. Thanks!
Stacy says
I am lucky enough to live in Florida and there is a local farm (Frazier Farms) we visit beginning in May where we load up on sweet corn! We go with my father-in-law and split a bushel at a time. I have never oven roasted corn before, we usually just grill it, but I am definitely going to have to try this recipe!
lin says
I am SO going to make this!
Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says
Oh my heavens #HuskYeah is RIGHT!! Yummy! I am certainly gonna try this on my sweet corn this year!
Jeanine says
Wow. That looks mouth watering. I am a huge corn on the cob lover.. So, this would be amazing! It sounds so good and looks even better. Yum!
Holly @ Woman Tribune says
I absolutely love sweet corn. It’s a downright necessity for me during the summer. We love grilling, and putting some corn cobs on there is always perfect. Now I need to make some cilantro lime butter. That sounds so delicious!
Michelle says
I always love when fresh sweet corn is in season! Your butter makes the corn look extra delicious.
Tamara says
Wow, this looks SO GOOD. We eat corn so much in the summer because it grows so fresh and local and you just can’t resist.
Catherine S says
This looks really yummy. We normally like to grill the corn and cover it in butter and salt.
Melissa Pezza says
This looks delicious. I’ve never tried corn on the cob quite like this before. I can’t wait to get in on that action!
Carly Brydon says
This oven roasted sweet corn looks so delicious! I bet it’s even better with the cilantro lime butter. I cannot wait for corn season around here!
Alison Tolar says
Mmm…That sounds so good. I love corn, but that butter sounds like it would make it even tastier. I’m definitely going to be trying this out. Thanks for sharing.
BellaVidaLetty says
Wow this recipe has everything I love. I’m definitely making this.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That looks absolutely fantastic! I’ve never had corn on the cob any other way than with butter and salt. I can’t wait to try this!
Alli says
I love fresh corn on the cob! It’s so much better roasted or grilled than it is boiled – at least to me! I’ll have to try your cilantro-lime butter. Cilantro and lime – two of my favorite flavors!
Scott says
It is almost corn season here in Iowa. Can’t wait to have some fresh off the stalk!
Dana Rodriguez says
That looks so delicious! I will be trying this soon when fresh corn is ready here!
Terri says
Oh my, this sounds so delightful. I make different butter flavors but I’ve never made Cilantro Lime Butter before. I think I have all of the ingredients to make some, I’ll have to try it on the sweet corn I just bought. Thanks for sharing.
David Fultner says
I love raost corn. I want some a salad.
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
This sounds divine! It’s this time of year I start craving dinner on the grill every night.
Jeannette says
Living in the South, corn on the cobb is a staple in our home. And while I love it just with butter, this looks like it would be even more amazing! I can’t wait to try this recipe at our next cookout!
Ashley @irishred02 says
Corn on the cob is one of my favorite summer foods. Thanks for sharing a new recipe to try, it sound perfect for our next cookout
Sandy says
Oh my goodness, this looks so good! I am ready to use our grill again…it has been so rainy here the last week!
Christy Maurer says
I love spicy foods, but I would not have thought of using these spices on corn! This looks delicious! I will be pinning this one!
Mandi says
Oh yum! We have a neighbor who helps with the sweet corn fields at a big local farm and during the summer, we’ll find surprises at our back gate – ears and ears of corn! He said he feels like Santa because the kids get excited about finding it! I am SO going to try this cilantro lime butter!
Maggie C says
I’ve never thought of oven roasting corn! It makes sense since we grill it that way usually. Can’t wait for corn!
Mandie Stevens says
I’m growing this now. I will try your recipe since I’m growing cilantro too. It looks so delicious!
Michele says
Heavens-i haven’t had corn on the cob in like forever!! I remember eating it in the summer at my Grandmothers house and I loved i. If I remember correctly she only used sweet butter. This sounds like my taste buds would be doing the happy dance.
Joanne T Ferguson says
I LOVE corn on the cob and have very fond childhood memories! Your recipe looks delicious and wish I could try it right now!
Holly Thomas says
Corn can get boring, but this recipe sounds awesome!
Tanj from A Travelogue says
I love corn especially during summer time. This is a nice twist of the typical recipe. Love it! Will surely try this recipes this summer.
Cinny says
That looks so straightforward and delicious! I bet the hubby would love cilantro in his corn.
The Mid-Atlantic Foodie says
I cannot wait to try that butter on some sweet corn. That looks insanely delicious!
Toughcookiemommy says
What a delicious way of enjoying corn on the cob. I think these are some great flavor combinations.
shelly peterson says
This corn on the cob recipe looks amazing, I’m sure it s full of so much flavor
Kristi says
This sounds amazing… I just recently started to like Cilantro, so will have to give this idea a try during sweet corn season.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I didn’t really like it until recently, either. My taste changed for a few things about 6 months ago and now I LOVE it.
Julie says
This looks so good! Yummy!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
We love, love, love fresh native corn in the summer, so I will certainly be picking up the ingredients to make that amazing sounding cilantro lime butter. YUM.
James Robert says
Wow, this recipes sounds amazing, just have to try this one