Description
Delight in this simple, mouthwatering Memorial Day Grilled Corn on the Cob recipe—perfect for summer gatherings and guaranteed to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F or 200°C).
- Husk the corn, removing silk strands and rinsing under cold water.
- In a small bowl, melt butter and mix in salt and pepper.
- Place prepared corn directly on grill grates. Grill for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown.
- Remove from grill and brush with buttery mixture. Add optional toppings like cheese or herbs if desired.
Notes
- Soaking the corn for 30 minutes before grilling helps retain moisture.
- Experiment with spices like paprika or chili powder for added flavor.
- Drizzle lime juice over grilled corn for a refreshing zing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (about 85g)
- Calories: 123
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 205mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg