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This simple grilled corn recipe is slathered in a homemade miso butter with zesty Japanese togarashi seasoning for the perfect umami kissed flavor. A great addition to that summer BBQ party!
This grilled corn is the corn you should be making for the rest of your life. It's super easy to make and the flavors are just amazing.
Grilled corn has this amazing sweet and smoky flavor that you just don't get with boiled corn. It's awesome to just eat it off the cob, but I love to use it in salads and sauce too.
Plus, it's SUPER easy to make, and perfect to just throw on the grill with whatever else you happen to be cooking (maybe with these goat cheese stuffed Buffalo Burgers)
You can also use this grilled corn in this Raw Zucchini Salad (one of my favorite salads) or this Creamy Pasta Salad.
Why This Recipe Works
- Cooking the corn in the husks prevents it from drying out;
- Flipping the corn every so often while it grill helps prevent it from burning;
- The miso butter adds the perfect richness and flavor to the smokiness of the grilled corn.
- Togarashi seasoning adds a slight spice to the grilled corn.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Pull the husks back from the corn, being careful not to tear them off. Remove all the silk. Once the silk is removed, fold the husks back up over the corn.
Step 2: Place the corn cobs on a 400 degree grill and roast for 20 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes. Pull husks back and place corn directly on grill for another 1-2 minutes per side, until kernels are lightly toasted.
Step 3: While your corn is grilling (or ahead of time), combine the butter, miso paste and togarashi in a bowl and mix until smooth.
Step 4: Remove corn from the grill and slather with the miso butter. Garnish with extra togarashi seasoning (optional) and serve.
Expert Tips:
- The butter and miso paste will be easier to mix together if they are softened at room temperature.
- Remove as much silk as you can from the corn - it gets stuck in your teeth if you eat it LOL!
- Be sure to frequently flip the corn so it doesn't burn over the heat.
- Slather the butter on the corn while it is still warm so it melts into the nooks and crannies.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Togarashi seasoning? It is a Japanese seasoning that typically includes chili pepper, sesame seeds, orange peel, pepper, seaweed and ginger (among other possible ingredients depending on the brand). It is used to add a little bit of spice and flavor to dishes.
- What is miso paste? In short, miso paste is basically fermented soybeans mixed with salt, koji (helps the fermentation process) and sometimes barley or grains. It has an incredibly intense umami flavor to it.
- Why is my grilled corn chewy? This typically means it was overcooked. Try reducing the cook time next time you make it.
- How do you choose the best corn on the cob? Learn how to choose the best corn in this article from Food52.
- Can you grill corn with the silk on? You can grill corn with the silk still on if it's still wrapped in the husk. However, the silk will start to fall apart as it cooks and it becomes difficult to remove from the corn. For this recipe, I recommend removing the silk before grilling.
How Can I use Grilled Corn?
- Use it in cornbread - try this Roasted Corn Cornbread from Macheesmo;
- Make a corn chowder - like this Roasted Corn Chowder from Spoon Fork Bacon;
- Use it as an accompaniment to any salad - I love it in this Raw Zucchini Salad;
- Use it in place of regular corn in this Calabacitas recipe;
- Grilled Corn Salsa from the Minimalist Baker.
More Corn Recipes
- Roasted Chicken with Citrus Corn Gravy;
- Instant Pot Creamed Corn;
- Sous Vide Corn on the Cob;
- Creamy Pasta Salad (with Roasted Corn);
- Sweet Corn & Chicken Soup.
Browse all the summer Grilling Recipes!!
Did you make this grilled corn recipe? Leave a comment below and let me know how it turned out!
Grilled Corn Recipe with Miso Butter
Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tbsp. white miso paste room temperature
- 2 tsp. togarashi seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the butter, miso paste and togarashi seasoning together and refrigerate until ready for use.
- Pull the husks back from the corn, being careful not to tear them off. Remove all the silk. Once the silk is removed, fold the husks back up over the corn.
- Place the corn cobs on a 400 degree grill and roast for 20 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes. Pull husks back and place corn directly on grill for another 1-2 minutes per side, until kernels are lightly toasted.
- Remove corn from the grill and slather with the miso butter. Garnish with extra togarashi seasoning (optional) and serve.
Expert Tips:
- The butter and miso paste will be easier to mix together if they are softened at room temperature.
- Remove as much silk as you can from the corn - it gets stuck in your teeth if you eat it LOL!
- Be sure to frequently flip the corn so it doesn't burn over the heat.
- Slather the butter on the corn while it is still warm so it melts into the nooks and crannies.
Nutrition
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Uma Srinivas
Grilled corn is my favorite! your recipe sounds yummy! This is the perfect time to try a different corn recipe!
Danielle
Thanks Uma!
Cheese Curd In Paradise
I love grilled corn and this recipe sounds amazing! I love to slather my corn with butter, and love the twist with the miso paste and the togarashi seasoning. I can't wait to give this a try this summer when our sweet corn is ready.
Danielle
The miso paste really is delicious - hope you give it a try Ashley!
Thao @ In Good Flavor
What a great way to switch up corn! I have never had one that is unami in flavor. I think I'll need to double the miso butter because I'd want to lick it off the corn first, then reapply! 🙂
Danielle
LOL! I had some leftover butter and literally was using it on everything I could think of the whole next week!
Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts
Ooooh that butter!!!!!! I want to slater it on everything!!!!
I just love corn cooked on the grill. When we were living in France we would pick fresh corn from a friends field and come home, wrap it in foil and then put it on the wood burning stove. Soooo delicious!
Wish I had had some of your butter back then 😀
Danielle
You just can't go wrong with butter! Especially is it's got miso in it. I love cooking on the grill - it almost feel like you're not cooking 🙂
Edyta at Innocent Delight
I love corn, butter and miso. This sounds like a super combo. I definitely need to try it 🙂
Danielle
Thanks Edyta! I hope you get a chance to try it!
Helen of Fuss Free Flavours
Grilled corn on a BBQ is one of summer's simple pleasures. Something so tasty about it. Your delicious sounding recipe with the added miso butter is simply mouth watering. Perfect for summer dining.
Danielle
It is wonderful. I love buying a bunch of corn and just roasting it all on the grill. Adds so much flavor!
Traci
Omgosh, these photos...gorgeous! And miso on corn...I'm in love! Pinning, bookmarking, ALL the things! Yum girl...thanks for sharing! 🙂
Danielle
Thanks Traci! The miso is sooo good! I hope you get a chance to try it!
linda spiker
What a gorgeous summer treat!
Danielle
Thanks Linda!
Diana
Love the idea of adding miso paste. I haven't had corn in ages, will have to try this!
Danielle
It's such a fun way to make corn. I hope you get a chance to give it a try!
Demeter
What a great summer side dish with loads of flavor! Great job!
Danielle
Thanks Demeter!