Description
Celebrate grilling season with this quick and delicious grilled corn on the cob recipe, perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
- Fresh corn on the cob (4-6 ears)
- Olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Optional seasonings: chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, or Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Peel back the corn husks without removing them completely to clean the silk strands.
- Rinse the cobs under cool water and soak them in water for about 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, ensuring the grates are clean.
- Shake off excess water from the soaked corn and brush with olive oil or melted butter.
- Season the corn generously with salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings you prefer.
- Place the corn directly on the grill grates and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the corn from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, skip the butter and use a blend of olive oil and fresh herbs. This recipe can easily be made vegan by using olive oil and dairy-free cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg