grilled corn with smoked paprika butter

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

This is a great way to dress up grilled corn on the cob. If you can't find the hot smoked paprika, try using about 4 teaspoons of minced chipotles in adobo sauce instead. The butter can be prepared one day ahead.

yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For grilled corn with smoked paprika butter

  • 1 c
    unsalted butter (2 sticks), room temperature
  • 2 tsp
    hot smoked paprika
  • 1
    garlic clove, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    sugar
  • 1 pinch
    salt
  • 20
    ears fresh corn, shucked

How To Make grilled corn with smoked paprika butter

  • 1
    Blend butter, paprika, garlic, sugar, and salt in processor until smooth.
  • 2
    Wrap paprika butter in plastic, forming 1 1/2-inch-diameter log. Refrigerate butter until very cold, about 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  • 3
    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Working in batches, cook corn in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
  • 4
    Grill corn until lightly browned in spots, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. Serve corn hot with thick slices of paprika butter.

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