Description
Deliciously smoky and juicy grilled corn on the cob, perfect for summer barbecues or a flavorful side dish. This simple recipe highlights the natural sweetness of corn, enhanced with melted butter and optional fresh parsley for a delightful finish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 whole corn on the cob
- 2 tbsp (30g) melted salted butter
- Softened salted butter, for serving (amount as desired)
- Finely chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Heat your BBQ grill side until it is very hot. This ensures you get a good char and smoky flavor on the corn.
- Prepare the corn: Peel the husks off the corn cobs completely, removing the silky threads as well.
- Grill the corn: Place the corn directly on the hot grill grate without using any oil. Let it cook for about 10 minutes, turning every couple of minutes to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Check doneness: The corn is done when the kernels are tender when pierced with a knife and there are little charred bits on the surface, giving a slightly smoky flavor but still juicy. Avoid overcooking as it will dry out the corn.
- Butter the corn: In the last minute of cooking, brush the corn thoroughly with melted butter, rolling it to coat all sides evenly.
- Serve: Remove the corn from the grill and serve immediately with softened butter spread on top. Sprinkle finely chopped parsley over the corn if desired for a fresh, herbal note.
Notes
- Make sure to turn the corn frequently while grilling to achieve even charring and prevent burning.
- Using softened butter at serving time melts nicely over the hot corn for extra richness.
- Parsley is optional but adds a lovely fresh contrast to the rich butter flavors.
- If you prefer, you can substitute the BBQ grill with a stovetop grill pan or oven broiler, but the smoky flavor will be less intense.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture as grilled corn loses juiciness when cooled.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: grilled corn, corn on the cob, BBQ side dish, summer recipe, smoky corn, buttered corn
