Description
Memorial Day Grilled Corn is the perfect summer side dish that elevates any barbecue. With sweet, juicy kernels kissed by smoky char, this dish is a nostalgic reminder of warm evenings spent with loved ones. Enhanced with butter, lime, and spices, each bite bursts with flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, Memorial Day Grilled Corn will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Peel back husks without fully removing them, then remove silk strands and fold husks back.
- Soak in Water: Submerge prepared corn in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning while grilling.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat grill to medium-high (around 400°F).
- Grill Time: Place soaked corn on grill grates and cook for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally until tender and charred.
- Add Flavor: Remove from grill, let cool slightly, then slather with butter and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to a platter and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (150g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg