Grilled Garlic Herb Corn Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Grilled Garlic Herb Corn is a delicious side dish perfect for grilling out during the summer months. This recipe combines fresh corn on the cob with a flavorful garlic herb butter that enhances the natural sweetness of the corn.

Ideal for barbecues and outdoor gatherings, this dish is easy to prepare and a great addition to your collection of recipes for the grill.

Easy Grilled Garlic Herb Corn Recipe

This recipe features sweet corn on the cob slathered in a garlic herb butter mixture, grilled to perfection. It takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

4 ears of fresh corn, husked
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Garlic Herb Butter: In a bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
Husk the Corn: Remove the husks and silk from the corn, then rinse under cold water.
Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Apply the Butter: Generously spread the garlic herb butter over each ear of corn, ensuring it’s well coated.

Grill the Corn: Place the corn on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn is tender and has grill marks.
Serve: Remove the corn from the grill, let it cool slightly, and serve warm. You can add extra garlic herb butter on top if desired.