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Memorial Day is next weekend, and my boyfriend and I are kicking off the summer with a Memorial Day party! I love cooking delicious meals for my friends and family, so we are excited to be entertaining!
One of my favorite summer-time recipes is my Grilled Mexican Corn Cob recipe. This grilled corn on the cob has bold and savory flavors, with the perfect amount of spice. Your guests will be blown away at the presentation of this dish, but only you and I will know how simple it is!
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Grilled Mexican Corn Cob Recipe
The recipe starts with fresh corn on the cob. You’ll peel the husks back and remove the husks.
Next, you fold down the husks, and place the corn on the cobs in some foil.
In a small bowl, combine Kikkoman’s ® Traditionally Brewed Soy Sauce with some fresh lime juice {gluten free friends – Kikkoman® has a variety certified Gluten-Free products}. Spoon the mixture over the cob of corn. Wrap back up with the husks and foil, and rotate several times, to coat the corn with the soy sauce mixture.
I love using Kikkoman’s® Traditionally Brewed Soy Sauce in my grilling recipes, because it adds so much flavor and helps balance out dishes.
Let this sit for 30 minutes.
While the corn is marinating, create a compound butter with some chili, cayenne and cumin.
Unwrap foil and place 1 tbsp of butter mixture on top of corn, then wrap back up. Cook on the grill for 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
Once they’re cool enough to handle, remove foil, and serve with remaining chili butter and a lime wedge!
If (on the off chance) you have any Mexican corn cobs left, you can cut the kernels off the cob, and add a little of the butter on top. This is SO delicious on top of a fresh salad, or mixed with beans and salsa for a chip dip.
Grilled Mexican Corn Cob Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 corn on the cobs
- 1/4 cup Kikkoman’s® Traditionally Brewed Soy Sauce
- Juice from one lime
- 8 tbsp butter softened
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Peel back corn husks, and remove and discard silk. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce and lime juice.
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Replace corn husks and place corn cobs on a sheet of foil. Peel the husks from the top of the corn cob back, then spoon 1/4 of the soy sauce mixture over each corn cob. Replace husks, wrap foil securely around the corn cob, then rotate several times to disburse the soy sauce marinade. Let sit for 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, combine butter and spices in a small bowl. Unwrap the top of each corn cob, peel back husks, and place 1 tbsp of butter on each cob. Replace husk and foil, and wrap securely.
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Cook on preheated grill for 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes. Remove from grill and let cool enough to handle.
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Remove foil, and serve with remaining butter.
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This sounds very good. I will try this.
These look amazing! I love fresh corn on the cob! I think you just stepped up the level of how to enjoy fresh ears of corn!
Wow, thank you for your recipe. I am starting to love Mexican food. Will definitely try doing this a home.
We use the Kikkoman soy sauce and the marinating sauce when we’re looking to make some Asian cuisines. They really give your dishes the best taste.
Oh my..my husband would definitely love this, but not me. For some reason, I don’t like to eat corn. But any processed ones will be fine, but not corn corn. Ugh, I know it’s weird
Definitely pinning this for later. I love flavored corn on the cob and can’t wait to try this – perhaps even this weekend on our first camping trip of the season
It sounds sooooo good! I usually make a basil butter, but will definitely try this!
I love Mexican food! My family also love to eat corn on the cob. I like that you cooked the corn differently from boiling it and put it on the grill. I’ve never tried corn on the cob grilled before. This looks like a recipe I would definitely try!
My husband and I have been looking for a good corn on the cob recipe for the grill. Going to have to give your recipe a try!
I love grilling but do not do corn. I am surely going to give it a try. It looks delicious.
Our family absolutely loves grilling and corn is no exception! Next time we have a barbecue I will definitely be trying out your recipe! Thank you, it looks delicious.
You had me at corn cob! It’s my all time favorite. Corn is a must for summer grilling. I might try to use the kikkoman sauce the next time we grill. It looks so yummy!
We use Kikkoman shoyu as a marinate in most of our grilling recipes. It’s perfect for most meats and veggies.
This looks AMAZING. Corn on the cob tends to be boring when it’s just butter and salt. Love the idea to spice things up a bit!
This corn is calling my name. I can just taste the great spicy flavor.
I’m ready for memorial day.
I’ve never had Mexican street corn, but it sounds tasty.
We love mexican street corn! My kids request it all the time. It’s soooo good.