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Smoky Southern Grill Street Corn

Discover this mouthwatering copycat recipe of the famous street food, smoky southern grill street corn with a creative twist that brings out its bold flavors.

Time: Prep: 15 minutes - Cook: 10 minutes - Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Southern American, Street Food

Allergens

Dairy (Feta Cheese)

Ingredients

  • 6 large ears of corn, shucked and cleaned
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium high heat (approximately 350°F).
  2. In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, hot sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Brush each ear of corn with the prepared butter mixture, making sure to coat all sides evenly.
  4. Place the coated corn on the grill and cook for 8 10 minutes, turning every few minutes to ensure even cooking, until the corn is tender and slightly charred.
  5. Remove corn from the grill and let it cool slightly.
  6. In a small bowl, combine crumbled feta cheese, chopped cilantro, and lime juice.
  7. Top each ear of corn with the feta mixture, sprinkling generously over the entire surface.

Chef’s Insight

The smoky flavors of this dish are perfect for bringing the energy of the grill to your kitchen.

Notes

This dish is best served immediately for the optimal grilled flavors and textures.

Cultural or Historical Background

This dish is inspired by a popular street food in Southern American cuisine, where corn is grilled and slathered with flavorful butter mixtures before being topped with various seasonings.