Best 7 Spicy Grilled Sweet Corn Recipes
Entice your taste buds with a fiery feast of spicy grilled sweet corn, a symphony of flavors that will set your culinary senses ablaze. Embark on a journey to discover the perfect recipe that transforms ordinary corn into a tantalizing, smoky, and tantalizing treat. Whether you prefer your corn brushed with a zesty blend of herbs and spices or doused in a fiery concoction of chili peppers, this guide will lead you to the ultimate recipe that suits your palate and leaves your taste buds craving more.
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GRILLED SPICED CORN
Take your corn side dish from ordinary to extraordinary! Sweet corn is grilled and then rubbed with lemon wedges that have been dipped in a mouthwatering combination of spices.
Provided by Alice Waugh
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Mix together cumin, coriander, salt, sugar, chili powder, ginger, cinnamon, pepper, and cloves in a small bowl. Slice lemon into 8 wedges. Set aside.
- Brush corn with olive oil.
- Grill corn on the hot grill, turning every few minutes, until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from grill.
- Dip lemon wedges into spice mixture. Rub 1 lemon wedge over each ear of corn.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 309.2 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
SWEET AND SAVORY GRILLED CORN
Steps:
- Preheat a grill for cooking at medium-high heat.
- Add the corn to the hot grill and cook, turning frequently, until slightly charred all over, about 10 minutes total.
- For the sweet garlic butter, combine the butter, garlic powder, parsley, sugar and salt in a small serving bowl and mix until together until well combined. Spread over the warm corn before serving.
SPICY GRILLED CORN
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix the butter, paprika, red pepper flakes
- and salt and pepper to taste. Rub the spiced butter on the corn, coating
- completely.
- Wrap each ear of corn in aluminum foil and place on the
- grill. Cook 20 to 25 minutes, turning several times for even cooking. Carefully
- remove the foil before serving.
GRILLED SWEET CORN
Since we have plenty of fresh sweet corn available in our area, we use this recipe often in summer. Parsley, chili powder and cumin accent the corn's just-picked flavor. -Connie Lou Hollister, Lake Odessa, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place corn in a stockpot; cover with cold water. Soak 20 minutes., Mix remaining ingredients. Drain corn; carefully peel back husks to within 1 in. of bottoms and remove silk. Spread corn with butter mixture; rewrap in husks and secure with kitchen string., Grill corn, covered, over medium heat until tender, 25-30 minutes, turning often. To serve, cut string and peel back husks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SWEET GRILLED CORN
A perfect summertime side dish of fresh sweet corn grilled in a savory herb mixture.
Provided by Josh & Elizabeth
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soak corn in cold water for 1 to 3 hours.
- Stir together macadamia nut oil and melted butter in a bowl. Season with garlic, rosemary, sage, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper; stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Drain corn and pat dry. Spread butter mixture evenly over each ear of corn, and place each piece on a square of aluminum foil. Tightly wrap each ear and puncture to allow excess steam to escape while grilling.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
- Grill the corn cobs until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes, turning frequently. Remove from the grill and check for doneness; if the corn is not done, continue cooking an additional 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 635.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
SWEET 'N' SPICY ROASTED CORN
In Bryan, Texas, Erin Littlefield saves herself the trouble of husking those ears of sweet corn she brings to family picnics and get-togethers with this scrumptious grilling technique. "My husband came up with the sweet and spicy glaze," she confides. "It tastes really good, looks beautiful with the flecks of red pepper and requires much less butter than folks generally use."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottom; remove silk. Rewrap corn in husks and secure with kitchen string. Soak corn in cold water for 1 hour., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Remove string before serving., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Add the garlic, brown sugar, red pepper flakes and chili powder. Serve with grilled corn.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPICY GRILLED CORN
Taco seasoning is a spicy contrast to sweet kernels of corn.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Mix butter and taco seasoning mix. Carefully pull back husk of each ear of corn; remove silk. Spread butter mixture over corn. Pull husks back over ears; tie husks securely with thin piece of husk or string.
- Grill corn uncovered 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 20 to 30 minutes, turning frequently, until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg
Tips:
- Choose the right corn: Select fresh, plump ears of corn with tightly packed kernels and bright green husks.
- Prepare the corn properly: Remove the husks and silks from the corn, then rinse the ears under cold water.
- Use a flavorful marinade: Combine olive oil, melted butter, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Brush the marinade all over the corn cobs.
- Grill the corn: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the corn cobs on the grill grates and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the kernels are tender and slightly charred.
- Add toppings: Once the corn is cooked, brush it with melted butter and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, or lime wedges.
Conclusion:
Grilled sweet corn is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed at any cookout or gathering. With its smoky flavor, tender kernels, and customizable toppings, it's sure to be a hit with everyone. So the next time you're firing up the grill, don't forget to add some corn on the cob to the menu!
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