Grilled Corn on the Cob: The Ultimate Summer Side Dish

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 5 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 0.5 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tapatio®)
• 6 ears fresh corn

Instructions

1. Prepare your ingredients and preheat your outdoor grill to medium heat. Ensure the grill grate is lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
2. In a small saucepan, gently heat garlic and butter over low heat for 5 minutes. Allow the garlic to infuse the butter with its flavor, being careful not to let the butter simmer or burn.
3. Combine sugar, salt, black pepper, and cumin in a small dish. Mix this spice blend into the garlic butter mixture, then stir in lime juice and hot sauce until well combined.
4. Generously brush each ear of corn with the prepared garlic butter, making sure to reserve some of the butter for later basting.
5. Place the corn on the preheated grill and cook, turning occasionally, until heated through and tender, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. As the corn cooks, brush it with the remaining garlic butter to enhance the flavor.

Nutrition

• Calories: 229 kcal
• Fat Content: 17 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 5 g
• Sodium Content: 635 mg
• Protein Content: 3 g
• Cholesterol Content: 41 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 21 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g