Grilled Corn with Herb Butter
Sweet corn grilled to perfection and slathered with a homemade herb-infused butter. This summer favorite features fresh herbs like cilantro, chives, and parsley, combined with a touch of heat from cayenne pepper.
8 servings
15 min
Ingredients
- •½ cup unsalted butter
- •2 tablespoons fresh herbs
- •1½ teaspoon kosher salt
- •½ teaspoon black pepper
- •¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- •8 ears corn
- •1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Mix butter, herbs, salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Set herb butter aside.
5 min
- 2.
Brush corn with oil and grill, turning often, until it is tender and charred in spots, 5-8 minutes.
8 min
- 3.
Transfer corn to a large platter or bowl and spread with reserved herb butter, dividing evenly.
2 min
- 4.
DO AHEAD: Herb butter can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before spreading over grilled ears of corn.
