Grilled Corn with Herb Butter

Name: Grilled Corn with Herb Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
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

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

Published October 4, 2025

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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.