Description
This Garlic Herb Corn on the Cob recipe is a flavorful twist on a classic summer side dish. Fresh corn is boiled to perfection, then slathered with a garlic herb butter mixture and optionally topped with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 ears fresh corn, husked
Garlic Herb Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional:
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Boil the Corn: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add corn and cook for 5–6 minutes until tender and bright yellow.
- Prepare Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter with garlic, parsley, chives, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Coat Corn: Drain corn and pat dry slightly. Spread garlic herb butter evenly over each ear while still warm. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, grill corn for 2–3 minutes after boiling.
- You can make the garlic herb butter ahead of time and refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling (Optional Grilling Finish)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
