Description
Grilled Corn Tacos are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines sweet, smoky corn with fresh toppings, all wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, these tacos are easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste. Each bite delivers a delightful crunch balanced with zesty lime and aromatic herbs. Impress family and friends with this irresistible recipe that celebrates the essence of summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or green onions)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Shuck the corn and remove silk. Rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil with paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Coat each ear of corn generously.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Grill the corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
- Allow the corn to cool slightly before slicing off the kernels into a bowl. Toss with lime juice and fresh herbs.
- Warm tortillas on the grill or microwave. Fill each tortilla with grilled corn mixture and top with additional garnishes as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (130g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg