Description
Memorial Day Grilled Corn is a must-have summer side dish that brings vibrant flavors and smoky sweetness to your backyard barbecue. This easy recipe transforms fresh corn on the cob into a mouthwatering delight, perfect for sharing with family and friends. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create irresistibly charred corn that evokes memories of sun-soaked gatherings and joyful laughter. Get ready to impress your guests with this flavorful treat that captures the essence of summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- 1. Prep Your Corn: Shuck the corn, removing husks and silk. Rinse under cool water and pat dry.
- 2. Season It Up: In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Brush the mixture generously over each ear of corn.
- 3. Fire Up Your Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- 4. Grill Time: Place seasoned corn on the grill grates. Cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until tender and slightly charred.
- 5. Finishing Touches: Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes. Drizzle with additional lime juice or sprinkle with chili powder if desired.
- 6. Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to a platter for sharing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of grilled corn (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg