Looking for a refreshing, flavorful, crisp summer snack, app, or side? This Grilled Corn on the Cob with Old Bay Seasoning is the most delicious way to consume your kernels.
Sweet corn is amazing on the grill! It gives it a little bit of a smoky flavor while keeping the texture perfectly juicy and crisp. And when you slap on some butter and spice, the magic really happens.
Old Bay is typically used as a seafood seasoning, but I’m here to prove that it’s delicious on anything from French fries to corn (see these Old Bay Fries with Quick Aioli next!).
Plus, as a time-pressed mom on-the-go who loves big flavor, having a 20-minute side dish that requires just 3 ingredients to complete any meal is a huge blessing!
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Old Bay Ingredient Highlights
You will need fresh corn on the cob, preferably still in their husks.
I use unsalted butter here because I find there is enough salt in the seasoning blend, and salted butter can make it a bit too salty. It will be much easier to spread if its softened!
Old Bay Seasoning is my all-time favorite! It’s great on seafood and vegetables! None on hand? Check out this article on Every Old Bay Seasoning Substitute.
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Old Bay Tips and Tricks
How to Make Old Bay Corn on the Grill
The corn should go directly on your grill, after shucking, of course. This will give it that juicy, crispy, charred on the outside crunch we are looking for. You may even be able to get some grill marks!
But don’t add your butter until after the corn comes off the grill.
Your corn will be nice and hot when it’s just off the grill, so give it a couple of minutes to cool before handling it. If it’s too hot, the butter will melt right off. We want the softened butter to stick to the corn so your seasoning can cling to it.
I grew up in Maryland, so Old Bay is like powdered GOLD in my book. And for this and any recipe involving this treasured dust, I say: BRING IT ON.
The corn can handle it. I find the easiest way to coat the corn is to keep one end on the table, lift the other end, and slowly rotate it while using your other hand to sprinkle with the seasoning.
Serving Your Old Bay Corn
I love to serve it hot off the grill, right on the cob, but you can also cut the kernels off and place them in a bowl. This easy grilled corn recipe is really versatile and goes with many meals, but here are some of my favorite accompaniments:
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Old Bay Seasoning
SAVE RECIPE TO COLLECTION PRINT RATEIngredients
- 2 ears of fresh corn
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
Instructions
- Shuck your corn and heat directly on the grill for about 15 minutes, rotating every five minutes or so. Your corn should have grill marks or at least some charring.2 ears of fresh corn
- Remove your corn from the grill and allow it to cool enough so that it is easy to handle. Butter evenly on all sides.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Generously sprinkle with Old Bay, rotating the corn so that all sides are evenly seasoned.1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
Pro Tips
- Grill your corn dry! You will butter it once you remove it from the grill.
- Make sure your corn has cooled for a couple of minutes before buttering. It will avoid burning your hands but will also allow butter to remain on the corn so your seasoning sticks.
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