Description
Charred Sweet Corn on the Cob is a simple and flavorful summer side dish featuring fresh sweet corn grilled until lightly charred, then brushed with garlic butter and sprinkled with fresh herbs for a delicious and easy treat.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 6 ears fresh sweet corn, husks removed
Butter Mixture
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
For Serving
- Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure it is hot enough to create those perfect char marks on the corn.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using, to create a flavorful seasoning blend.
- Brush Corn with Butter: Lightly brush each ear of corn with the garlic butter mixture, coating evenly to infuse flavor during grilling.
- Grill the Corn: Place the buttered corn directly on the grill grates. Grill for 10 to 12 minutes, turning every 2 to 3 minutes to ensure the corn cooks evenly and develops a light char on all sides.
- Apply Additional Butter: Immediately after removing the corn from the grill, brush with any remaining garlic butter mixture while the corn is still hot for maximum flavor infusion.
- Serve: Serve the charred corn warm with lime wedges on the side, which add a refreshing, tangy brightness if desired.
Notes
- For juicier corn, soak the ears in water for 15 minutes before grilling to help retain moisture.
- Enhance the flavor by sprinkling the grilled corn with grated Parmesan, cotija cheese, or chili flakes according to your taste.
- Leftover grilled corn can be enjoyed by slicing it off the cob and adding it to salads, tacos, or pasta dishes for a smoky, sweet crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
