Description
Grilled corn is a quintessential summer side dish that delivers a burst of smoky sweetness perfect for your Memorial Day BBQ. Each ear boasts juicy kernels with a charred exterior, generously coated in butter and finished with a zesty squeeze of lime. This simple yet flavorful recipe elevates any outdoor gathering, making it a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Husk the corn and remove silk to ensure clean cobs for grilling.
- Generously sprinkle salt over each ear of corn.
- Place the corn directly on grill grates; turn every few minutes until lightly charred (10-15 minutes).
- Remove from grill and immediately coat with butter and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.
- Serve hot, optionally adding toppings like chili powder or cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of grilled corn (150g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - Soak the corn in water for 30 minutes before grilling to keep it moist. - Experiment with toppings such as cotija cheese, garlic aioli, or fresh herbs for added flavor.