Grilled Corn on the Cob – Enjoy sweet corn brushed with luscious spice-infused garlic butter with a perfectly charred exterior and smoky finish. Sweet, buttery, and garlicky! The perfect summer side dish to your favorite salad and grilled meats. All the more reason to love corn this summer and throughout the year. Oh yes!
Grilled corn on the cob is already enjoyable on its own, but the added smoky flavor from grilling makes it extra delicious. Something about that crunchy charred exterior that will make you crave it more.
And, of course, our grilled corn experience won’t be complete without slathering it with a generous amount of butter. Aah! So simple yet so amazing. But then again, with Immafying it, any simple dish can be made fancier with a bit of magic. And what magic is that? Read along to find out. 😉
Best Grilled Corn on the Cob Ever!
Butter and salt are enough to give more life to our humble corn but imagine adding a garlicky and spicy twist to it. Ah huh! You bet it will be the best-tasting roasted corn ever.
And yes, it’s as simple as adding minced garlic and Creole Seasoning to the butter, yet the result will genuinely surprise you. 😉
Recipe Ingredients
Oh, you’ll love our recipe here because you won’t need a particular cooking skill to make it. It’s effortless to prepare with only five basic pantry ingredients. Yay!
- Corn – They are naturally sweet and tasty, so you won’t need to add much flavor to make them more delectable. Like carrots, corn is also an excellent source of lutein, carotenoids, and zeaxanthin, essential to our eyes.
- Garlic Butter – Although plain butter is enough to add flavor to our roasted corn, adding garlic and herbs to the butter will make our grilled corn more phenomenal. My homemade garlic butter recipe is mouthwateringly good.
- Creole Seasoning – This unique blend of herbs and spices will instantly elevate any dish. And it’s the secret to this fantastic grilled corn on the cob recipe. Customize it according to your palate with my homemade Creole Seasoning.
How to Grill Corn on the Cob
Prep the Corn
- Remove Husk and Silk – Shuck and remove as much silk as you can from the corn.
- Soak the Corn – Pour the water into a large pot or bowl. Then put corn into the pot and soak for at least 30 minutes or overnight. This helps keep the corn moist as it cooks.
- Make the Garlic Butter
- Preheat grill to high heat.
- Combine – In a small bowl, combine garlic butter and
Creole seasoning. Set aside.
Grill the Corn
- Grill – Place the corn directly on the preheated grill, occasionally turning, until it’s charred and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes total.
- Brush the Corn with Butter Mixture – Remove and serve slightly cooled, and brush with additional garlic butter. Now is an excellent time to add optional toppings if desired.
Recipe Variations
- Spicy – Ramp up the heat by adding hot sauce, pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper to our garlic butter.
- Sweet – Opt for a kid-friendly version by keeping it simple with only butter and a tad of sugar. Yum!
- Cheesy – This one is meant for cheese-lovers. Yaaay! You can’t go wrong with parmesan, cheddar, or Mexican queso fresco. Oh yes!
- More Flavor Twists – Aside from Creole Seasoning, you may also try it with taco seasoning, Italian seasoning, or seasoned salt. 😉
Tips and Tricks
- Boiling the corn before grilling ensures it cooks well and shortens the grilling time.
- Don’t overcook because overcooking will dry out your corn and result in hard, rubbery corn kernels. And remember to turn the corn several times until all sides are evenly cooked.
- Another method is wrapping the corn with foil before grilling for an easier clean-up. However, with foil, you won’t get those beautiful char marks.
Make-Ahead Instructions
Of course, grilled corn is best enjoyed fresh from the grill for that perfect plump and crisp. But to save you time, you may soak the corn the night before (but not more than 8 hours) to ensure moist corn, especially if you choose to grill corn with the husks still intact.
You can also make your garlic butter a couple of days ahead and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. So you can also enjoy it with your bread. Talk about maximizing its uses. 😉
Serving and Storage Instructions
Aside from garlic butter, you’ll love our grilled corn on the cob with sour cream or mayonnaise and cheese sprinkles. That’s why leftover is a rare occurrence in our home. But in case you’re wondering what to do with your leftover corn, here’s how to store them.
Wrap leftover cooked corn individually in foil and store it in an air-tight container or freezer-safe resealable bag. They will last in the fridge for four days and four months in the freezer. You can also cut the corn off the cob and freeze it for later.
When ready to serve, simply thaw the frozen corn in the fridge overnight. Reheat on a grill for about 10-15 minutes rotating several times until heated. If using a microwave, cover the corn with a damp towel to prevent the corn from making a mess and avoid drying out. (I’m sorry to burst your bubble; it won’t pop like popcorn. ;P)
FAQs
It’s not necessary but soaking your corn helps keep your corn moist while grilling. However, if grilling corn with the husks on, it is safer to soak them first in water to prevent fire and burning the husks.
Sadly, no, because corn is a high-carb food that is not keto-compliant.
Cooking or grilling time varies depending on the size of the corn and the thickness of their husks. But a rough estimate is about 20 minutes. Some prefer to keep the husks on to protect their corn from direct fire. Plus, it yields more tender corn since the husk traps the steam inside.
What to Serve with Grilled Corn on the Cob
This recipe makes a perfect side dish for salads and grilled meats, such as these delectable recipes.
- Ranch Potato Salad
- Cajun Chicken Avocado Salad
- Grilled Salmon
- Marinated Grilled Shrimp
- Cookout Menu Ideas
More Incredible Corn Recipes to Try
The Wrap-Up
If you love boiled corn, you’ll undoubtedly love this grilled version, especially when it’s dripping with buttery, garlicky, and Cajun flavor. Grilled corn has never been this good! What are your plans for fresh corn this summer? Let me know in the comment section. Enjoy!
Watch How to Make It
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Grilled Corn on the Cob
Ingredients
- 6 ears corn
- 3 tablespoons garlic butter
- 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Hot sauce
- Cilantro
- Mexican cheese (queso fresco)
Instructions
- Shuck and remove as much silk from the corn as you can. Preheat the grill to high.
- Pour the water into a large pot or bowl, then place the corn into the pot, and allow to soak at least 30 minutes or overnight. This helps keep the corn moist as it cooks.
- In a small bowl, combine garlic butter and Creole seasoning. Set aside.
- Place the corn directly on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until it's charred and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes total.
- Remove and serve slightly cool, brushing with additional garlic butter mixture and optional toppings.
Tips & Notes:
- Boiling the corn before grilling ensures it cooks well and shortens the grilling time.
- Don’t overcook because overcooking will dry out your corn and result in hard, rubbery corn kernels. And remember to turn the corn several times until all sides are evenly cooked.
- Another method is wrapping the corn with foil before grilling for an easier clean-up. However, with foil, you won’t get those beautiful char marks.
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.
Malefu says
It looks yummy
here in South Africa we make dumpling with blended corn and mix with flour , salt and Yeast. very nice try it Emma i know you will make something better than the one we make in SA.
Regards
Emma
Imma says
Thank you for your love and support. Yeah juts give it a try and I am sure it will go out very well 🙂