Description
Grilled corn on the cob with homemade garlic herb butter adds smoky flavor and a caramelized touch, making it the perfect summer side dish for any barbecue or family gathering.
Ingredients
6–8 ears of fresh corn, husks removed
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3–4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Prep the garlic herb butter by mashing softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, chives, thyme, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Roll into a log and refrigerate.
- Remove the husks and silk from the corn. Pat dry and brush with olive oil or melted butter. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F for gas or 3-4 seconds of hand hold for charcoal). Clean and oil grill grates.
- Grill the corn for 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes to achieve a golden-brown char. The kernels should be caramelized.
- Slice the garlic herb butter into rounds and rub it onto the hot corn, allowing it to melt and coat the kernels. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle Parmesan or cotija cheese on the corn after applying the butter.
- For a spicy kick, drizzle hot sauce or add cayenne pepper over the butter.
- Substitute herbs as needed with basil, oregano, or rosemary.
- Store leftover corn in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat by wrapping in foil and warming on the grill or in the oven at 350°F.
- Grilling corn in husks will steam it and lack the smoky flavor but is an alternative method. Soak husked corn for 10-15 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn with butter
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
