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Perfect Grilled Corn with Herb Butter

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A simple and delicious grilled corn recipe featuring a flavorful herb butter that enhances the sweet, smoky taste of summer corn. Perfect for BBQs and easy to customize with your favorite herbs and spices.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husks and silk removed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, parsley, chives, garlic, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside to meld flavors.
  2. Remove husks and silk from corn ears. Rinse and pat dry thoroughly.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F). If using charcoal, wait until coals are covered with light ash.
  4. Place corn directly on grill grates. Turn every 3-4 minutes for 15-20 minutes until kernels are golden brown with some charred spots and smell smoky.
  5. Remove corn from grill and immediately spread herb butter generously over each ear while hot. Optionally sprinkle smoked paprika or cayenne.
  6. Transfer corn to serving platter, garnish with extra herbs or lemon if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

Soak corn with husks on in cold water for 15 minutes before grilling to keep kernels juicy. Use softened butter for easy spreading. Herb butter can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge. For vegan version, substitute plant-based butter and replace lemon juice with apple cider vinegar.

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Keywords: grilled corn, herb butter, BBQ recipe, summer recipe, easy side dish, smoky corn, backyard grilling

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