Garlic Butter Corn on Cob (Printer-friendly)

Grilled sweet corn covered in flavorful garlic butter and fresh herbs for a delicious, easy side dish.

# What You Need:

→ Corn

01 - 4 ears fresh corn, husked

→ Garlic Butter

02 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional Garnishes

07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 tablespoon chopped chives
09 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.
02 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, mixing until uniform.
03 - Optionally brush the corn lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking during grilling.
04 - Place corn on the grill and cook, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until kernels are tender and lightly charred, about 10 to 12 minutes.
05 - Remove corn from the grill and immediately coat each ear generously with the garlic butter mixture.
06 - If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan and chopped chives, then serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It feels like a secret handshake with summer itself every time you slather on that garlicky butter.
  • The fresh herbs add a brightness that makes you want to keep coming back for more.
02 -
  • Don't skip the step of applying the butter immediately after grilling—the heat melts it perfectly instead of it sitting as a thick paste.
  • Wrapping corn in foil with the butter before grilling locks in moisture and amps the flavor, something I discovered totally by accident and never go back from.
03 -
  • Always use softened butter for easy mixing and even coverage.
  • The secret is to let the butter sit a bit at room temperature to release the garlic's full flavor before slathering.

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