USA
Grilled Corn with Herb Butter
A summer essential where fresh garden corn meets fragrant herb butter.
~25 mintotal~259 kcalper serving~3g protein~7g carbs~25g fat
Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 4.
Ingredients
- 4 ears sweetcorn
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
- Salt & pepper
- Optional: garlic powder, smoked paprika, lime juice
Cooking Steps
Prepare herb butter
Mix butter, parsley, chives, salt, pepper, and optional add-ins.
Grill corn
Grill corn in husk for smoky flavor, or shuck and grill directly for char. Turn frequently.
Serve
Brush with herb butter while hot.
Optional Enhancements
- Mexican street corn style: add lime, chili, cotija
- Garlic herb butter: add fresh minced garlic
- Smoky: add smoked paprika or chipotle
- Honey butter: add 1 tbsp honey
Plant & Growing Tips
Corn
- Plant in blocks for proper pollination.
- Sow after frost when soil reaches 60°F (16°C).
- Mulch to retain moisture.
- Water deeply, especially during tasseling.
Parsley & Chives
- Parsley likes partial shade & moist soil.
- Chives: hardy perennial; grows easily in clumps.
- Harvest often to keep tender.
Natural Pest Control
- Marigolds deter corn rootworms.
- Use neem spray for aphids.
- Encourage birds, as they help keep caterpillars away.
- Beans & squash improve soil and deter pests (Three Sisters).
Harvest
Corn
- Ready when silks brown, kernels release milky liquid, ears feel full and rounded.
- Best picked early morning for sweetness.
Herbs
- Harvest parsley and chives as needed.
Storing & Freezing
Corn is best fresh. Herb butter freezes beautifully up to 6 months.
