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Grill Coconut Corn

Grilled Coconut Corn - a Caribbean-inspired grilled corn that is sweet, savory, succulent, spicy, crunchy and tasty. Sprinkled with coconut flakes for an extra indulging corn on the cob!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Caribbean
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 272kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • 4 fresh corn
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon all spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 paprika
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1 cup toasted coconut flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill to medium high.
  • Place coconut flakes on baking sheet and lightly toast for about 10 minutes in the oven at 325 degrees
  • In a small bowl combine all the dry ingredients- salt, cayenne pepper, thyme, paprika, black pepper and all spice. Set aside
  • Remove the husks, pull off the silky threads from then place corn in aluminum foil paper. Sprinkle each ear of corn with about ½ teaspoon of mixed spices
  • Then tightly wrap in aluminum foil. Place on the prepared grill. Grill corn for approximately 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until it‘s tender on all sides.
  • Remove corn from the grill, open carefully, place corn on grill for approximately 5 minutes rotating all sides until grill marks form.
  • Remove corn and coat with mayonnaise, using a brush. Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with coconut flakes. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 454mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 319IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg