Description
Spicy Grilled Corn Rounds are a vibrant and flavorful addition to any summer gathering. Infused with smoky chili powder and zesty lime, each tender kernel bursts with taste, delivering a delightful crunch that will have your guests coming back for more. Perfect as a side dish or stand-alone snack, these corn rounds are not just easy to prepare—they’re visually stunning and guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shuck the corn, removing all husks and silk.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice to create the marinade.
- Brush the marinade generously onto each corn cob.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400°F or 200°C) and place the marinated cobs directly on the grates.
- Grill for about 10-12 minutes total, turning occasionally until charred.
- Squeeze additional lime juice over the corn before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 corn round (70g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Soak corn in water for 20 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Experiment with toppings like crumbled feta or avocado slices for added flavor.