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Savory Corn on the Cob with Herbed Garlic Butter

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A quick and easy summer side dish featuring fresh corn on the cob slathered with a smooth, fragrant herbed garlic butter. Perfect for grilling, boiling, or skillet cooking.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced finely
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, chives, thyme), finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the corn by husking and removing silk from the 4 ears. Rinse under cool water to clear any remaining silk strands. (Approx. 5 minutes)
  2. Make the herbed garlic butter by combining 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste in a medium mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined. (Approx. 5 minutes)
  3. Cook the corn using one of the following methods: Boiling – bring a large pot of water to a boil, add corn and boil uncovered for 7-9 minutes until tender but still crisp; Grilling – preheat grill to medium-high and grill corn, turning occasionally, for 10-12 minutes until charred spots appear and kernels are tender; Skillet – heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat and cook corn, turning every few minutes for about 10 minutes until evenly cooked and golden.
  4. Remove corn from heat and immediately spread a generous layer of the herbed garlic butter over each ear while still hot. (Approx. 3 minutes)
  5. Season with a pinch of extra sea salt and, if desired, a dash of smoked paprika or cayenne for extra flavor. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for a fresh squeeze. (Approx. 2 minutes)

Notes

Use softened butter for easy spreading. Fresh garlic is essential for best flavor. Avoid overcooking corn to keep kernels tender but crisp. Whip butter with herbs and garlic until smooth for better coating. Salt after cooking to avoid drawing moisture out of corn. Save some boiling water to thin butter if needed. Butter can be made ahead and refrigerated. Leftovers can be reheated gently and brushed with reserved butter.

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Keywords: corn on the cob, herbed garlic butter, summer side dish, grilled corn, easy recipe, garlic butter corn, backyard barbecue

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