Description
This recipe for grilled corn on the cob yields perfectly cooked, juicy ears of corn that are great for summer barbecues. Total cook time is about 15-20 minutes, ensuring a quick and satisfying addition to any meal. Customize your corn with various toppings like melted butter, chili powder, and lime juice for a refreshing twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of fresh corn with husks or husked corn
- Water for soaking (if soaking corn)
- Butter, olive oil, or preferred topping
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- Creamy lime dressing, garlic butter, or herb butter (optional)
- Cotija cheese or chili powder for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Remove silk from the corn ears. If using husk-on grilling, leave the husks intact; otherwise, husk the corn completely.
- Soak Corn (if desired): For husk-on grilling, soak the corn in cold water for about 30 minutes to keep it moist on the grill. No soaking is required for husk-off grilling.
- Preheat the Grill: Set the grill temperature to medium-high heat for direct heat grilling.
- Grill the Corn: Place the corn on the grill and turn it every 2-3 minutes to achieve even cooking. Grill for about 15-20 minutes until the kernels are tender and have a light char, or to your desired level of doneness.
- Add Toppings: Remove the corn from the grill and brush with melted butter or your choice of dressing. Sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, and optional toppings like cotija cheese, lime juice, or chili powder.
- Serve: Enjoy the grilled corn hot as a side dish at your summer BBQ!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15-20
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 3