Grilled Coconut Corn

Corn on the cob fresh off the grill and covered in toasted coconut for a tropical treat.

This Caribbean-inspired delicacy is a savory, succulent, spicy, crunchy, and tasty summer treat. The tropical flair from toasted coconut makes it extra indulgent.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Caribbean

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 575kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1 cup (80-90g) coconut flakes, toasted
½ teaspoon (3g) salt
½ teaspoon (1g) dried thyme
½ teaspoon (1-2g) cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon (1-2g) allspice
¼ teaspoon (<1g) black pepper
¼ teaspoon (<1g) paprika
4 ears fresh corn (you could also use frozen corn on the cob)
¼ cup (56g) mayonnaise

Instructions

Place coconut flakes on a baking sheet and lightly toast for about 10 minutes in the oven at 325℉ (160℃). Transfer to a plate.
Preheat the grill to medium-high.
In a small bowl, combine the salt, thyme, cayenne, allspice, black pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
Remove the corn husks, pull off the silky threads, then place each ear on a sheet of aluminum foil. Sprinkle each ear of corn with about ½ teaspoon spice mixture.
Tightly wrap them with the aluminum foil. Place them on the hot grill, and cook them for approximately 20 minutes. Turn occasionally until they're tender.
Remove the corn from the grill, and carefully open the foil to avoid getting burned by the steam. Place the corn ears directly on the grill for about 5 minutes, rotating them until grill marks form.
Remove them from the grill and brush them with mayonnaise. Roll them in the toasted coconut, then transfer them to a serving platter. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

Wet your hands and run them up and down the cob to remove the silks more easily.
Corn is a hard crop to grow organically. So if you can't source organic, at least get non-GMO. You'll be removing most of the pesticides when you peel the husks off.
Frozen corn on the cob will work fine if you can't get fresh. You can even assemble the recipe without thawing because it will thaw fairly quickly on the grill. Simply add a couple of minutes to the grilling time.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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