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Grilled Corn on the Cob with Smoky Butter

Nothing says summer like grilled corn on the cob! And this Grilled Corn on the Cob with Smoky Butter is so flavorful and the perfect summer side dish.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 161kcal
Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

  • 6 ears corn
  • 2 tablespoons butter at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Heat a grill to medium heat.
  • Cut the very tops off of the corn cobs (mostly just the excess silk and husks).  Fill a large bowl with cold water and 1 tablespoon salt.  Add the corn and let it soak for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the corn from the water.  Place the corn on the grill and cook for about 20 minutes, turning the corn every 5 minutes. 
  • While the corn is cooking, combine the butter, lime zest, honey, salt, cumin and paprika in a small bowl.
  • When the corn is done cooking, remove from the grill and carefully remove the husks and silk from the corn.  Brush the butter mixture evenly over the corn.  Serve immediately.

Notes

Adapted from Cooking Light June 2008
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ear of corn | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 241mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g