Description
This grilled corn features sweet steam, smoky char, and a squeeze of lime, making it a perfect summer side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large ears corn (about 800 g / 1.8 lb total)
- 60 g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
- 15 g (1/2 cup packed) fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 1 large lime, zested and juiced
- 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 30 g (1/4 cup) grated cotija or feta (optional)
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) neutral oil for the grill
Instructions
- Prep the corn: Peel back the husks and remove the silk, or remove husks entirely for direct char. Rinse and pat dry.
- Make the herb butter: In a bowl, combine butter, cilantro, lime zest and juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Preheat the grill: Heat to medium-high (200–230°C / 400–450°F) and oil the grates.
- Grill the corn (direct method): Place husk-off ears directly on the grate. Grill for 8–12 minutes, turning every 2 minutes.
- Grill the corn (husk-on method): If soaked, pull husks up and grill for 12–15 minutes, turning every 4 minutes.
- Finish with butter and serve: Remove from grill, spread herb butter over warm ears, and sprinkle with cotija if using. Serve hot.
Notes
Grilling without husks gives a smokier flavor. Ensure corn is fresh for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg