Grilled Corn with Red Chile Spice

Red Chile, Vegetable Sides
A spicy and juicy grilled corn with a drizzle of olive oil and some red chile spice mix mjskitchen.com #corn #red #chile

The sweet corn of summer – YUM! Sweet corn has hit the local markets early this year and it’s been exceptional. It’s also been relatively cheap; therefore, we’ve been buying a lot of it. There are so many ways to cook corn, but our favorite is to grill it. Sometimes we’ll leave it wrap in the corn husks and let it steam on the grill. However, we also like it shucked and cooked directly over the flame with a drizzle of olive oil and a generous dusting of a red chile spice blend. The spices roast along with the corn yielding a spicy and smoky flavor. This Grilled Corn with Red Chile Spice is about as easy a side as you can make, and, in my book, could be a meal by itself. Hope you give it a try.

A spicy and juicy grilled corn with a drizzle of olive oil and some red chile spice mix @mjskitchen #corn #red #chile
Grilled Corn with Red Chile Spice Recipe
Prep
10 mins
Cook
15 mins
 

Spicy up you grilled with a touch of oil and a nice sprinkle of a red or green chile spice blend made with New Mexico chile powders.

*See Kitchen Notes for more information and related links.

Course: Side Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine: New Mexico, Southwestern
Keyword: corn, grilled
Ingredients
There are no measurements for this recipe.  Just shuck as many ears of corn as you need, and season with oil and chile spice blend*.
  • ears of shucked corn
  • Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
  • Red or Green chile spice blend*
Instructions
  1. Prepare the grill for a medium heat.
  2. Shuck and clean the corn.  Place on a large plate with a little space between each ear of corn.
  3. Drizzle with EVOO and sprinkle with chile spice blend. (I usually go light on the EVOO drizzle and quite generous on the seasoning.)

  4. Roll each ear of corn on the plate, coating with oil and spice blend.  Add a little more of oil or spice if you need it.
  5. Place the corn directly on the hot grill.  Cook for 10 – 12 minutes, turning every 2 to 3 minutes to cook on all sides until done.
  6. Remove from grill and enjoy!
Kitchen Notes

Chile Spice Blends (Red and Green) – You can use either of these blends or both.  They are easy to throw together, so if you don’t have some made up already, allow yourself about 10 minutes to make one. 

 

Other than that chile spice, there’s really not a whole lot to say here because this is such a minimal recipe; however, since I’m one that always has something else to say….

 

If you don’t have the spice blend or the ingredients to make it, just sprinkle the oiled corn with your favorite red chile powder(s) and some garlic and onion powder or salt. If you use powder, then sprinkle the corn with some salt as well, just don’t over do it.

 

To make a delightful garden meal, serve this corn with a caprese salad – homegrown tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil, sea salt and a light drizzle of a Sicilian lemon infused white balsamic.

For more ideas of grilled vegetables or how to use the bounty of summer corn, check out the following links:

52 Comments

  1. You’re right, M.J., the corn has been exceptional this year. My husband and I (alone) have eaten 2 crazy, crazy dozens of corn on the cob. I’m returning to Iowa in a week for family matters and bringing back, you guessed it, another 2 dozen ears of corn. This time I need to grill some! What a great summer treat!

    • Oh how I would love some of the Iowa corn. When I was a baby, we lived in Ohio and my mother has always said that Ohio and other states of the midwest grow the best corn (even better than the south – which was surprising since she was such a southern gal). 🙂 Enjoy you corn and I do hope you give grilling it a try. Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. Beautiful photos MJ! Such a simple recipe but I bet the flavors are insanely good! A perfect way to jazz up our amazing summer corn! : )

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  5. perfect in its simplicity – what a gorge side-dish.

  6. SImply damn delicious!!!

  7. this year’s corn is *so* good! (not cow corn as we say at home 😉 ) — sweet, juicy and resistant. Loving it. What a great way to use your red chile spice blend MJ and I enjoyed reading about your method… I’ve been tinkering with grilled corn adding seasoning both before and after charring to see what we like best but I’ve never tried steaming corn in the husk before – what a neat idea; like a built-in papillote :).

    • Oh yeh – I’ve had that cow corn before..one bite and it becomes compost. 🙂 Sweet corn is so irresistible when it’s good. We’ve had it 3 times this week alone. Getting as much of it as I can. You should try steaming it in the husk. It is like papillote. The only trick is cooking it long enough. We never undercook it when it’s shucked, but sometimes, it is uncooked when we leave the husk on. It does take longer. Have a great weekend at your favorite lakeside retreat. 🙂

  8. My mouth is already starting to water just looking at your photos. Love how simple and delicious this dish comes together. 3 ingredients I am all about that. Pinning, sharing, sending smoke signals..you know the usual… LOL

  9. And today in my organic grocery shop I hesitated for a couple of minutes in front of fresh corn… finally left it. I regret my decision so much! Your corn looks like the perfect snack I would love to have tonight with a glass of wine… Maybe tomorrow.

    • I’ve done that so many times – pass something up at the grocer then come home and find a recipe I want to cook with it. Well, next time Sissi. Have a great weekend!

  10. Sometimes some of the simplest of dishes have such great taste…this sounds like one of them.

  11. Nothing better than grilled corn all summer long! I love your spiced up version here… I would call those three ears dinner. 🙂

  12. This looks so inviting.. Its raining heavily here and I love to have corn in rains..yumm yumm

  13. Perfect for Summer! I have to say that I don’t cook up corn that often but after seeing this flavoursome, delicious and spicy grilled corn recipe it is something I am inspired to make soon.

  14. At home the kids like the corn steamed but my wife and I like them grilled. Nothing beats the smell of grilled corn. You should put your label and sell that spice blend, MJ. 🙂 I hope you are enjoying the summer. 🙂

  15. Summer corn as a meal all to itself… amen to that!

  16. The grilled corn looks so good and you’ve photographed it so well. I do love to grill corn but I don’t think I’ve ever added chile! I will have to try this when it’s our BBQ season – we’re having a shocker of a winter so bring on Spring! xx

    • Thanks so much Charlie! Appreciate your feedback. Sorry to hear that you’re having a shocker of a winter. Hope spring arrives for you soon. We’re having an amazing summer. Normally, we’re in the 90’s(F) for 3 months, but July has been the 80s. Loving it! Wish I could send some warmth your way.

  17. What a stellar summer treat! The addition of a touch of chile is brilliant!

  18. I could eat fresh corn for every meal. This combo is one of my faves. The spicy sweet thing is so yummy!

  19. Wow—like minds. Just picked up so corn from our mid-week FM. Thanks for the reminder about your NM Chile Spice too. Can’t wait to fire up the grill!

  20. I have yet to eat corn. Love the hot spice in yours. I like steam on grill in the husk and I usually slather the garlic butter before the corn hits the grill. Will try it with your spice blend.

    • Thanks Evelyne! I use to do the butter slather as well, but butter and me aren’t getting along as well as we use to so the olive oil is a good substitute. 🙂

  21. Summery and very delicious!

  22. I was chatting with a colleague the other day about foods that cause a violent reaction, she said corn on the cob. Mind blown right?! I’d say corn on the cob would be in my top 10 faves eats. Lovely simple feed, swinging past the shops on the way home to include with my dinner tonight. 🙂

    • Right! I can’t imagine being allergic to corn. Have never heard of that. Poor girl! Hope you enjoy this corn recipe. It’s really awesome! Thanks for stopping by Anna!

  23. Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best! And this is a great example!

  24. Looks fantastic MJ! Simply delicious!

  25. MMM. This sounds soo delicious.

  26. Yup, I could eat just corn for dinner. Heaps of it. With this wonderful spice blend. Perfect summer food — thanks.

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