Grilled Corn on the Cob
Sweet, juicy corn kernels charred to perfection on the grill with a buttery herb coating. A classic summer side dish that's ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 145
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn on the cob
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh corn silk
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ lime fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove corn husks and silk. Pat corn dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mix softened butter with salt, pepper, cilantro, and lime juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
- 3
Lightly oil the grill grates. Place corn directly on the grill perpendicular to the grates.
- 4
Grill for 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes to char evenly on all sides. Corn is done when kernels are tender and have light char marks.
- 5
Transfer grilled corn to a serving platter. Immediately brush all sides generously with herb butter while still hot.
- 6
Serve immediately with extra herb butter on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- gas or charcoal grill
- grill tongs
- small mixing bowl
- pastry brush
- paper towels
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