Description
This recipe offers a simple and delicious way to enjoy grilled corn on the cob using foil to lock in moisture and flavors. The corn is brushed with melted butter and seasoned with garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and parsley, then wrapped in foil and cooked on a medium-high grill until tender and smoky. Perfect for outdoor barbecues or as a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn on the cob (shucked)
- 1.5 tablespoons butter (melted or substitute with olive oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400 degrees Fahrenheit, to ensure it is ready for cooking.
- Shuck and Dry Corn: Remove the husks and silk from the corn cobs, making sure they are clean and dry to avoid steaming the corn inside the foil.
- Prepare Foil Wraps: Tear off a piece of aluminum foil about one foot in length for each ear of corn, ensuring you have enough foil to completely wrap each cob.
- Butter and Season Corn: Place each ear of corn on its foil sheet and brush generously with melted butter. Then sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and dried parsley for aromatic flavor.
- Optional Seasonings: For added flavor, feel free to sprinkle additional seasonings such as chili powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, or fresh herbs at this stage.
- Wrap the Corn: Fold the foil securely over the corn to create a tight packet, sealing in the butter and seasonings.
- Grill the Corn: Place the foil-wrapped corn directly on the hot grill grates. Grill over direct heat for 15-20 minutes or over indirect heat for 20-30 minutes. Check for doneness by carefully removing one ear; if needed, grill for an additional 5 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the corn to rest wrapped in foil for 5 minutes before unwrapping. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute melted butter with olive oil for a dairy-free option.
- Adjust grilling time depending on grill heat and corn size; larger ears may take longer.
- Adding a splash of lime juice after grilling enhances the flavor with a tangy zest.
- For a smoky taste, use smoked paprika or grill over charcoal rather than gas.
- Wrap corn tightly but avoid squeezing the cobs to maintain the integrity of kernels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
