Crispy Garlic Butter Grilled Corn on the Cob
A quick and easy grilled corn recipe featuring a crispy garlic butter coating that delivers irresistible flavor and texture, perfect for summer BBQs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, to brush the grill
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix until fully blended.
- Husk the corn, remove all silk threads, rinse under cold water, and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F to 400°F). Brush grill grates lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Using a basting brush, generously coat each ear of corn with the garlic butter mixture.
- Place corn directly on the grill grates. Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes until even grill marks appear and butter crisps up.
- Once off the grill, brush corn with remaining garlic butter and sprinkle with salt to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use softened butter for easy mixing and even coating. Turn corn frequently to avoid burning and ensure even crispiness. Brush grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking. If butter burns, lower heat or move corn to cooler part of grill. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: grilled corn, garlic butter corn, summer BBQ, crispy corn, easy side dish, grilled vegetables