Description
Grilled corn on the cob is a quintessential summer treat bursting with sweet, juicy flavor, perfect for barbecues and picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: butter, parmesan cheese, chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Start by preheating your grill to medium-high heat.
- Prepare the Corn: Husk the corn and remove any silk. Brush each ear with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Grill the Corn: Place the corn on the grill. Cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
- Serve with Toppings: Remove the corn from the grill and add your choice of toppings. Serve warm.
Notes
For a smoky flavor, soak corn in water (in husks) for 20-30 minutes before grilling. This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg