Easy Char-Grilled Corn on the Cob
When it's nice out like this, the last thing I want to do is go inside. I want to splash and play all day with my boys! We're having so much fun in the summer sun, we never want to go inside! We pack little picnics for the backyard, grill out there, nap out there - literally anything we can do to just not have to go inside! Summer in the Midwest feels like it lasts a week, I swear. We are totally soaking in every minute. This Easy Char-Grilled Corn on the Cob took hardly any effort and tasted amazing. The best part? The fun never had to stop! Just shuck the corn, grill, butter, and season. That's it. So simple to do, and perfect for snacking or to go alongside dinner!
Ingredients
For the easy char-grilled corn on the cob:
- 3 Ears of Corn shucked
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Chili Powder
- ¼ tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
For serving:
- 1 ½ tbsp Cilantro ripped or minced
Instructions
To prep the ears of corn:
- First, shuck the corn, taking the time to make sure all of those stringy bits are removed, break the ends off, then add them to a plate or aluminum grilling pan.
- Using a silicone brush, brush the corn with olive oil on both sides.
To make this easy char-grilled corn on the cob:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high for 3-5 minutes and while we wait, let's prep the herbs.
- Grill the corn over medium high for 10-12 minutes, using a tong to rotate the cobs 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the grill once tender and charred, then move back to the plate or aluminum grilling pan.
- Brush the butter on the grilled corn on the cob.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and chili powder.
I was so dedicated to not go inside, I ripped some cilantro from my garden, washed it with the garden hose, then patted it dry with some paper towel. If you have an outdoor kitchen or a wet bar, that would be so clutch for this!
Or, just take the stick of butter and literally rub it on like chapstick. Works perfectly!
To serve:
- Top with freshly ripped or minced cilantro and serve hot. Have these as a midday snack or a dinner side. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cobCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2.4gFat: 0.8gSaturated Fat: 5.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 392mgPotassium: 137mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 3.4gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.3mg
Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide
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