Grilled Corn with Spicy Butter (Printable Version)

Sweet, smoky grilled corn brushed with bold, spicy butter — an irresistible side dish perfect for summer cookouts.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Corn

01 - 4 ears of fresh corn, husked
02 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil
03 - Salt, to taste

→ Spicy Butter

04 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
02 - Rub each ear of corn lightly with oil and season with salt.
03 - Grill corn for 12–15 minutes, turning every few minutes, until evenly charred and tender.
04 - In a small bowl, mix all spicy butter ingredients until smooth.
05 - Once corn is done, immediately brush with the spicy butter while hot. Serve warm, optionally garnished with chopped cilantro or lime wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple ingredients you likely already have
  • Perfect for summer cookouts and barbecues
  • Customizable spice level to suit your preference
02 -
  • Each ear contains about 800 kernels of sweet summer goodness
  • This recipe works beautifully with frozen corn in winter months
  • The natural sugars in corn caramelize on the grill creating deep flavor
03 -
  • Allow butter to soften naturally at room temperature rather than microwaving for the smoothest texture
  • Grill corn with a few husks still attached to use as natural handles while eating
  • Keep a clean section of your grill slightly cooler to move corn if flare ups occur
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