Grilled Corn with Seasoned Butter

Name: Grilled Corn with Seasoned Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ears corn; 1/2 cup melted butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or combination of 1/2 teaspoon paprika and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper)

Nothing brings out the flavor of corn on the cob like grilling.

Source: Everyday Food, July/August 2003

30 mins 10 mins 4

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

8 ears corn
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or combination of 1/2 teaspoon paprika and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper)

Directions

1. Heat grill to medium. Remove outer layers of husks from 8 ears corn. Grill corn, turning often, until kernels burst easily when pressed, 15 to 20 minutes (husks will be quite charred).
2. Meanwhile, make Seasoned Butter: In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or a combination of 1/2 teaspoon paprika and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
3. Peel back husks and silks from corn, brush with seasoned butter, and serve.