Description
This Garlic Herb Corn on the Cob recipe features fresh sweet corn cooked to tender perfection and generously coated with a flavorful garlic herb butter blend. It’s a quick and easy side dish that brightens up any meal with its garlicky, buttery, and fresh herb notes, perfect for summertime or year-round enjoyment.
Ingredients
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Corn
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
Garlic Herb Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Boil Water: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, preparing it for cooking the corn.
- Prepare Garlic Herb Butter: While waiting for the water to boil, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until all the ingredients are blended well.
- Cook Corn: Place the ears of corn into the boiling water. Let them cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until the kernels are tender yet retain a slight crispness.
- Remove and Cool Slightly: Carefully remove the corn from the boiling water using tongs and let them cool just enough so they’re safe to handle.
- Apply Garlic Herb Butter: Generously spread the prepared garlic herb butter over each warm ear of corn, allowing it to melt and absorb fully.
- Serve: Serve the garlic herb corn on the cob hot, making a delicious side dish to complement your favorite main courses.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can grill the corn after boiling for a few minutes to add a smoky char.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and herbs to your taste preference.
- If fresh herbs are unavailable, dried parsley can be used but reduce quantity to 1 tablespoon.
- Butter can be substituted with olive oil for a dairy-free version, though the flavor will change.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best citrus brightness.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
