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Flavorful Corn on the Cob with Herb Butter

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A quick and easy summer side dish featuring sweet corn on the cob coated with a silky herb butter made from fresh parsley, chives, garlic powder, and lemon zest. Perfect for backyard BBQs and casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
  • Salt to taste (sea salt flakes recommended)
  • A pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prep the Corn: Husk the corn, remove all silk strands, rinse under cold water, and pat dry (about 5 minutes).
  2. Make the Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, parsley, chives, garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and spreadable (about 5 minutes). If butter is too hard, soften in microwave for 5-10 seconds without melting.
  3. Cook the Corn:
  4. – Boiling: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add corn and cook for 8-10 minutes until kernels are tender but crisp.
  5. – Grilling: Preheat grill to medium-high. Place corn on grill grates and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes until light char marks appear.
  6. Butter the Corn: Remove corn from heat and while still hot, generously brush or spread herb butter all over each ear.
  7. Final Touches: Sprinkle additional sea salt flakes and freshly cracked black pepper on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

If butter hardens before spreading, keep it near a warm stove or grill to soften again. Fresh herbs are preferred over dried for best flavor. Salt the boiling water well to season corn from inside out. For dairy-free option, substitute butter with vegan margarine or olive oil. Optional variations include adding smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, or grated Parmesan cheese.

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