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Grilled Corn

Sweet corn grilled until charred and tender, finished with butter, salt, and a squeeze of lime. A simple, smoky side or snack that's ready in minutes.

Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
150
Protein
4g
Grilled Corn
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Ingredients

  • 4 ears corn on the cob
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 whole lime
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Husk the 4 ears of corn and brush each with 1 tbsp of the butter, using 1 tbsp total for all.

  2. 2

    Place the corn on the grill and cook, turning every 2-3 minutes, until charred in spots and tender, about 10-12 minutes.

  3. 3

    Transfer the corn to a platter. Brush with the remaining 1 tbsp butter, squeeze the juice of 1 lime over, and sprinkle with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Serve hot.

  4. 4

    Optional: add a pinch of chili powder or crumbled cotija cheese for extra flavor.

Tools you’ll need

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Tongs
  • Pastry brush
  • Small bowl

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