Description
This Sweet and Spicy Grilled Corn recipe combines the sweetness of corn with a spicy kick, perfect for summer barbecues or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, honey, and lime juice to create a marinade.
- Brush the marinade generously over each ear of corn, ensuring they are well coated.
- Place the corn on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until the corn is tender and slightly charred.
- Remove the corn from the grill and let it cool slightly.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of cayenne pepper based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: sweet and spicy grilled corn, grilled corn recipe, summer side dish, barbecue corn, corn on the grill