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Corn on the Cob

Corn on the Cob

Succulent sweetcorn cobs charred to perfection on the grill and finished with a rich, melting layer of salted butter.

10 min

Cook time

4

Servings

Easy

Difficulty

~180

Calories

Nutrition (per serving)

180

Calories · kcal

5

Protein · g

14

Carbs · g

11

Fat · g

Ingredients

  • sweetcorn on the cob — 4 cobs
  • salted butter — 40g
  • sea salt flakes — 1 tsp

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat your grill or griddle pan to a high heat.

  2. 2

    Place the shucked sweetcorn cobs directly onto the hot grill.

  3. 3

    Grill for approximately 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs until kernels are tender and charred in patches.

  4. 4

    Remove the corn from the heat and immediately brush with the salted butter.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle with the sea salt flakes while the butter is still melting into the kernels and serve warm.

Allergens to check

Dairy

Why this works

The high heat of the grill caramelises the natural sugars in the sweetcorn, providing a deep, smoky sweetness that pairs perfectly with the savoury, creamy saltiness of the butter.

Equipment

Grill or griddle pan, Tongs, Basting brush

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