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Grilled Corn on the Cob

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Zesty Cilantro-Lime Butter

This Grilled Corn on the Cob recipe features zesty cilantro-lime butter, offering a delightful flavor experience perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Corn
  • 4 ears Fresh Corn Choose firm, green husks with golden silk.
For the Cilantro-Lime Butter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easy mixing.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Freshly minced.
  • 2 medium Limes Juice and zest both.
  • 1 clove Garlic Grated.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • heavy-duty foil
  • tongs

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, aiming for around 375 to 400°F.
  2. Prepare fresh ears of corn, ensuring they're free from husk and silk, and place each in heavy-duty foil.
  3. In a bowl, mix softened butter, lime juice and zest, minced cilantro, grated garlic, salt, and pepper until well blended.
  4. Spread the cilantro-lime butter over each ear of corn, coating thoroughly.
  5. Wrap each ear in foil tightly to seal in steam.
  6. Grill the corn for about 15 minutes, turning or moving to indirect heat for another 10 minutes until fragrant.
  7. Carefully remove the wrapped corn from the grill, unwrap, and serve warm with additional butter if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1earCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use heavy-duty foil for optimal steaming and rotate the corn during grilling for even cooking. Serve immediately for the best flavor.

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