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

Ingredients
- 4 ears corn on the cob
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 whole lime
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 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
Place the corn on the grill and cook, turning every 2-3 minutes, until charred in spots and tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- 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
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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