Description
Experience the ultimate summer side with Memorial Day Grilled Corn! This dish features fresh corn grilled to perfection, boasting a smoky flavor and buttery richness that will tantalize your taste buds. Ideal for summer gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe pairs beautifully with any barbecue spread, promising to be a crowd favorite at your next outdoor celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of fresh corn on the cob
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C).
- Husk the corn, removing silk and rinsing under cold water.
- Soak the corn in water for about 10 minutes (optional for moisture).
- Grill the corn directly on the grates for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
- Brush each ear with melted butter and season with salt, pepper, and chili powder if desired.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over each ear before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (140g)
- Calories: 177
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 305mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg