Grilled Buttered Corn on the Cob with Fresh Herbs
Grilled Buttered Corn on the Cob with Fresh Herbs is a simple yet flavorful side dish, featuring sweet corn grilled to perfection and slathered in herbed butter for a summery, aromatic bite.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 22 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush each ear of corn with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill corn directly on the grates, turning occasionally, for 10–12 minutes until lightly charred and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter with chopped herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Once corn is grilled, immediately spread the herbed butter over each ear while hot.
- Serve warm, optionally with a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
Notes
- Try different herbs like cilantro or thyme based on preference.
- Can be made on a stovetop grill pan if an outdoor grill isn’t available.
- For spiciness, add a pinch of chili flakes or cayenne to the butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg