Description
Wingstop Corn is a buttery, smoky, and slightly spicy side dish that’s packed with flavor. Juicy corn pieces are grilled to perfection, tossed in seasoned melted butter, and served with fresh herbs and lime.
Ingredients
- Corn on the Cob: 4 ears, cut into thirds
- Butter: 3 tablespoons, melted
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Cayenne Pepper: ¼ teaspoon (optional)
- Parsley or Cilantro: 1 tablespoon, finely chopped
- Lime Wedges: For serving
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix melted butter, salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil.
- Assemble the Dish: Boil corn for 5–7 minutes, drain, and pat dry.
- Cook to Perfection: Grill corn until lightly charred on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Finishing Touches: Toss hot corn with the seasoned butter until well coated.
- Serve and Enjoy: Sprinkle with herbs and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh corn for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust seasoning heat level by reducing or increasing cayenne.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet with butter for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Wingstop corn, grilled corn, spicy corn, butter corn, side dish, corn recipe