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Delicious buttery corn on the cob with herbs and spices, perfect for summer grilling.

Buttery Corn on the Cob

Learn how to make sweet, tender corn on the cob with buttery richness that tastes like summer in every bite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 ears ears of sweet corn Look for husks that are bright green and wrapped tight.
  • 4 tablespoons butter Salted or unsalted, as preferred.
  • to taste salt Salt at the end to enhance flavor.
Optional flavor variations
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder For garlic and herb butter corn.
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper For spicy butter corn.
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan For Parmesan butter corn.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (parsley, chives, basil) Optional, for added flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Choose fresh sweet corn with a bright green husk and plump kernels.
Cooking corn
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully add shucked corn.
  2. For boiling, cook for 3-5 minutes until tender. For steaming, steam for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove the corn from water and let it drain briefly.
Serving
  1. Melt butter in a shallow dish.
  2. Roll each hot corn cob in the melted butter and sprinkle with salt.
  3. Serve immediately or keep warm by covering with foil.
Flavor variations
  1. To make garlic and herb butter corn, mix butter with garlic powder and chopped fresh herbs.
  2. For spicy butter corn, melt butter with chili powder and finish with lime juice.
  3. For Parmesan butter corn, roll buttered corn in grated Parmesan, adding salt and pepper.

Notes

If storing leftovers, allow corn to cool and store in an airtight container. To reheat, wrap in foil with a small amount of butter and warm in the oven.