Description

This grilled corn with garlic herb butter combines smoky charred corn with a creamy, flavorful butter infused with garlic and fresh herbs. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing side dish perfect for summer barbecues.

Ingredients

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4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and silk removed

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon chives, finely sliced

salt, to taste

black pepper, to taste

optional smoked paprika or lemon zest, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

2. Mix softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and sliced chives in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.

3. Brush each ear of corn with a light coat of oil to prevent sticking.

4. Place the corn directly on the grill grates and cook, turning every 2–3 minutes, until kernels are blistered and lightly charred.

5. Remove corn from the grill and immediately brush generously with the garlic herb butter mixture.

6. Sprinkle with optional smoked paprika or lemon zest and serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: side dish
Method: grilling
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ear
Calories: 200
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 150
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 9
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0.5
Carbohydrates: 16
Fiber: 2
Protein: 3
Cholesterol: 45

Keywords: grilled corn, garlic herb butter, bbq corn, summer side, corn on the cob, grilling recipe