Description
This Flavorful Bang Bang Grilled Corn On The Cob recipe is a delicious twist on classic grilled corn, featuring a sweet and spicy bang bang butter sauce that perfectly complements the smoky char from the grill. Quick to prepare and packed with bold flavors, it’s an ideal side dish for summer barbecues or any meal that calls for vibrant, zesty corn on the cob.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Corn:
- 6 ears fresh corn, shucked and cleaned
For the Bang Bang Butter Sauce:
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 limes, juiced
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Bang Bang Butter: In a bowl, mix together the sweet chili sauce, melted butter, sriracha sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper until the ingredients are well combined to create a rich and flavorful sauce.
- Slather the Corn: Generously coat each ear of shucked corn with the bang bang butter sauce, making sure to cover all sides for maximum flavor.
- Grill the Corn: Heat a stovetop grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the coated corn on the grill and cook for about 15 minutes, turning regularly and basting with additional bang bang butter sauce to enhance the taste and develop a nice char.
- Garnish: Once grilled to perfection, remove the corn from the heat and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for a pop of color and freshness.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the bang bang grilled corn on the cob immediately while hot and flavorful, making it a perfect accompaniment to any meal.
Notes
- This recipe does not require soaking the corn before grilling, saving you preparation time.
- The bang bang butter sauce combines sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors that complement the natural sweetness of the corn.
- Use a stovetop grill or grill pan if you don’t have access to an outdoor grill.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the level of spiciness according to your preference.
- Fresh cilantro garnish adds a bright and fresh contrast to the rich sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 16 grams
- Sodium: 171 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 32 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
