Description
Elevate your summer gatherings with this delightful Grilled Corn Recipe! Charred to perfection, each ear of corn bursts with smoky flavors and a rich buttery finish. Perfect as a side dish, snack, or appetizer, this recipe is simple and quick to prepare, making it an ideal addition to barbecues, picnics, or casual get-togethers. With customizable toppings and the option to serve it in various ways, grilled corn offers a versatile and delicious experience that’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ears of fresh corn
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or canola oil)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or blue cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Husk the corn and rinse under cold water.
- Brush each ear with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Place the corn on the grill and cook for about 15–20 minutes, turning occasionally until all sides are charred.
- Remove from heat, brush with butter, and sprinkle cheese over the top while still hot.
- Serve warm as a side dish or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of grilled corn (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg