Roasted Corn
Corn cobs roasted in the husk for 25 minutes, then brushed with butter, salt and lime. Four servings in 30 minutes.
How to Cook Roasted Corn
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Heat the oven to 220°C / 430°F. Pull back the husks, remove the silk and fold the husks back over. Soak the cobs in cold water for 10 minutes.
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Roast the cobs on a tray for 25 minutes, turning once.
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Peel back the husks, then brush with the butter and lime juice and sprinkle with the salt and paprika.
What Can Go Wrong
- Soak the cobs first.
- Turn once.
- If your oven runs hot, check at 18 minutes.
- Butter the cobs while hot.
Common Substitutions & Variations
- Lemon is the everyday swap for lime in this kind of dish — the acidity plays the same role even though the flavour is not identical.
About This Recipe
Leave the husk on and the corn steams in its own jacket while the outside roasts. The kernels end up sweet, juicy and tender, with a faint smoky flavour from the leaves.
Pull the husks back to remove the silk, then fold them back over the cob. Soaking the cobs in cold water for 10 minutes first keeps the leaves from scorching.
Cook at 220°C for 25 minutes, turning once. The kernels should look plump and a deeper yellow, and give slightly when pressed. If your oven runs hot, check at 18 minutes.
Peel back the husks, which now work as a handle. Brush the butter on while the corn is hot, so it melts into every row. Finish with a squeeze of lime and a pinch of flaky salt. A sprinkle of chilli or smoked paprika adds a warm kick. Cut the kernels off the leftover cobs and use them in salads, salsas and soups the next day.
What to Serve It With
Roast chicken · Burgers · Fish tacos · Black bean salad
Keeping Roasted Corn
Best eaten at once. Cooked cobs keep in the fridge for 2 days.
Quick Answers
How long does Roasted Corn take to make?
About 30 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Roasted Corn?
Soak the cobs first. Turn once. If your oven runs hot, check at 18 minutes. Butter the cobs while hot.
What should I serve with Roasted Corn?
Roast chicken; Burgers; Fish tacos; Black bean salad.
Is Roasted Corn suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
Roasted Corn Nutrition Facts
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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