Description
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Spiced Butter is the ultimate summer delight that transforms simple corn into a flavor-packed experience. Sweet, juicy corn is grilled to perfection and generously coated with a zesty spiced butter that elevates every bite. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or a cozy evening on the porch, this dish will quickly become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsp chili powder (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shuck the corn, removing all husks and silk. Rinse under cool water.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with chili powder, garlic powder, sugar, lime juice, salt, and pepper until fluffy.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C) and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the corn directly on the grill for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
- Remove from the grill and slather with spiced butter while warm. Garnish with extra chili powder or chopped cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Soak corn in water for about 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning and ensure tenderness. Feel free to customize the spiced butter by adding herbs or additional spices like paprika or cayenne pepper.