Grilled Corn with Lime-Habanero Butter

Sides & Salads | 4 servings

Fresh sweet corn takes on new life when crowned with a compound butter infused with lime zest and minced habanero, creating a side dish that perfectly echoes the Number 3's balance of cool refreshment and warming spice. The butter melts into the char marks, amplifying the corn's natural sweetness while the citrus and heat keep things lively and unexpected. It's the kind of simple side that steals focus from the main event.

Ingredients

• 4 ears fresh corn, husked
• 4 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 1 habanero pepper, minced very fine
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Sea salt and white pepper
• Olive oil for grilling

Instructions

1. Mix softened butter, lime juice, lime zest, habanero, garlic, and cilantro in a small bowl.
2. Season compound butter with salt and white pepper; set aside.
3. Brush corn lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Heat grill to medium-high heat.
5. Grill corn 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred on all sides.
6. Transfer grilled corn to serving plate.
7. Top each ear generously with lime-habanero compound butter.
8. Serve warm, allowing butter to melt into the kernels.