Description
Smoky, charred grilled corn on the cob brushed with garlic-herb butter, perfect as a summer side dish or barbecue favorite.
Ingredients
- 4 fresh corn cobs (husks on or off, as preferred)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- If grilling husked corn, soak the cobs in water for 15 minutes to prevent burning.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, chopped herbs, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place corn on the grill. For husked corn, grill directly, rotating every 2–3 minutes until all sides have char marks (about 10–12 minutes). For corn with husks, grill for 15–18 minutes, turning occasionally until husks are blackened.
- Remove corn from grill and let it rest briefly.
- Brush each cob with the garlic-herb butter, coating evenly. Serve warm.
Notes
- Add chili powder or cayenne to the butter for a spicy version.
- Top with grated Parmesan or cotija cheese for extra flavor.
- Try a Mexican-style version with lime, cilantro, mayo, and chili powder.
- Use dairy-free butter and nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cob
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
