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Grilled Corn with Herb Butter

Nov 6, 2024 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 52 Comments

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Corn on the cob is an easy and delicious addition to any BBQ this summer and this Grilled Corn with Herb Butter is a great way to use up leftover herbs and feed hungry guests at the same time. Mint, parsley, basil, use what ever you have and mix it with some butter and garlic and smother it on corn before wrapping it up and putting it on the BBQ grill.

Small corn on the cobs on a long serving dish topped with chopped herbs and crumbled cheese.

Cooking corn on the BBQ is the best way to cook it in our opinion. A little bit of char and smoke really brings out the sweetness of the corn. These are a must side dish at any summer BBQ and they are cheap to make too. Nothing screams summer quite like grilled corn on the cob!

If you are looking for some other ways to eat sweetcorn, then why not try our easy Air Fryer Corn, simple Sweetcorn Fritters, delicious Sweetcorn Salsa, or our zingy Mexican Pasta Salad?

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Why You Will Love It

  • Quick - It takes less than 5 minutes to prepare this and then 30 minutes to cook on the grill, and it can cook whilst everything else is cooking.
  • Easy to double - You can double or triple this recipe if you are making it for a lot of guests at a BBQ.
  • Can be made in advance - You can cover the corn in the herb butter and then keep it in the fridge until you are ready to put it on the BBQ.
  • A good way to use up leftover herbs - Pretty much any herbs go here, so it's a great way to use up whatever you have left in your fridge. Go with leafy herbs over woody ones.

Ingredients and Substitutions

All the ingredients needed for this recipe with text overlay labels.

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Sweetcorn ears - We use fresh sweetcorn ears for this and then cut them in half to have 4 pieces. Make sure that you remove the husk well before adding the butter.
  • Butter - This is rubbed all over the sweetcorn to create an amazing sauce. We use unsalted butter and then salt it to taste.
  • Herbs - This is a great way to use up leftovers herbs. We used basil, parsley and coriander (cilantro), but any leafy (rather than woody) herbs will work.
  • Garlic - Freshly crushed is best, however you could use crushed garlic in a jar to save some time. Make sure that it is crushed really well, almost like a paste, as this will ensure even distribution in the herb butter.
  • Salt and pepper - Season to taste. We like to use a generous pinch of sea salt and black pepper.
  • Goat's cheese - This is totally optional, but we love crumbling some goats cheese on top when serving. The creaminess of the goats cheese goes so well with the creaminess of the corn.

Variations

Herbs - If you are growing herbs this year, then chances are they are going to be taking over your garden before long. I don't think you will ever be short of recipes that use a lot of herbs, but you can never have too many, right?

This recipe is a great way to use up herbs, as it uses basil, parsley and mint. But you could use dill, chives or coriander too. I wouldn't recommend using woody herbs like thyme or oregano though.

Spices - If you love food with a bit of spice, then there are a few things that you can mix into the garlic butter to give it a bit of a kick. Add some chipotle paste or red chilli flakes.

Toppings - Once you have cooked all your corn on the barbecue, serve it up on a platter and drizzle all the butter leftover in the foil on top of it so none of it is wasted.

Sprinkle over any leftover herbs and then to make the dish that little bit better, crumble some soft goats cheese on top. You could even add a squeeze of lime for a nice fresh summer flavour. Parmesan is also good grated over the hot corn.

Step by Step

A bowl containing butter and herbs mixed together.
  1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix together the butter, fresh herbs, garlic and salt and pepper.
An ear of corn smothered in herb butter sat on some aluminium foil.
  1. Step 2: Rub the butter mixture over the corn and then put each piece on a square of aluminium foil.
Corn wrapped in open foil on a barbecue grill.
  1. Step 3: Wrap the foil up so it is sealed and put them on the BBQ for 30 minutes, turning half way.
  1. Step 4: Take them out of the foil and put them on a platter. Sprinkle them with more herbs and the goat's cheese.

Serving Suggestions

This is a great side dish to serve up at a BBQ, so it goes with all the usual BBQ foods like burgers, sausages and skewers. Why not try it with our Vegetable and Halloumi Skewers, Cajun Chicken Burgers, Hidden Vegetable Beef Burgers, Honey and Lime Chicken or Peri Peri Chicken.

If you are looking for some other side dishes that will go well with this grilled corn, then why not try our Garlic Spring Greens, Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli, Easy Hasselback Potatoes, Garlic Smashed Potatoes or Little Gem Salad.

Grilled corn on the cob on a long serving dish.

Extra Tips

  • Pick the freshest corn that you can find - this will ensure that it is nice and sweet.
  • Try not to overcook the corn, as it will start to become quite chewy.
  • Add a kick of heat by sprinkling a few red chilli flakes just before serving.
  • If you make too much, you can slice to corn off and keep it in an air tight container for a couple of days.
Four corn on the cob with char marks topped with herbs and feta.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to store grilled corn

This is always best cooked fresh, however if you make too much of it that you can slice all the corn off and put it in an air tight container. It will then be good to add to salads or tacos for the next couple of days.

Can you freeze grilled corn?

Yes, you can slice all the corn off and store in a freezer bag for up to a month.

How to reheat grilled corn

You can put it on a baking tray in a preheated oven and heat through for around 5 minutes to warm it up.

Is grilled corn gluten free?

Yes, as long as you make sure that there is no cross contamination, then this can be gluten free.

Is grilled corn vegan?

If you use a plant based butter (or swap it for oil) and leave the cheese out, then this can be vegan.

Do you have to take the husks off?

No, you don't have to, and keeping them on will actually prevent them from burning and can trap in the moisture. But, we actually like the char on the corn.

Can it be cooked in the oven?

Yes it can. Follow the steps to prepare and simply cook in the oven for 30 minutes at 220°C/425°F/Gas 7.

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Recipe

Grilled corn on the cob topped with crumbled cheese and chopped herbs.

Grilled Corn with Herb Butter

By: Dannii Martin
Corn on the cob is an easy and delicious addition to any BBQ this summer and this Grilled Corn with Herb Butter is a great way to use up leftover herbs and feed hungry guests at the same time.
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Gluten Free
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Vegetarian
4.89 from 34 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Barbecue
Prep: 2 minutes mins
Cook: 30 minutes mins
Total: 32 minutes mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 196kcal
Allergens:
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Ingredients

  • 2 Sweetcorn ear - leaves removed and each ear cut in half
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 handful Mixed fresh herbs - (we used basil, parsley and coriander - but you can use any)
  • 2 Garlic clove - crushed
  • 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper
  • 20 g (0.75 oz) Soft goats cheese - crumbled

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix together 2 tablespoon Butter, 1 handful Mixed fresh herbs, 2 Garlic clove and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper.
  • Rub the butter mixture over 2 Sweetcorn ear and then put each piece on a square of aluminium foil.
  • Wrap the foil up so it is sealed and put them on the BBQ for 30 minutes, turning half way.
  • Take them out of the foil and put them on a platter. Sprinkle then with more herbs and 20 g Soft goats cheese.

Recipe Tips

  • Pick the freshest corn that you can find - this will ensure that it is nice and sweet.
  • Try not to overcook the corn, as it will start to become quite chewy.
  • Add a kick of heat by sprinkling a few red chilli flakes just before serving.
  • If you make too much, you can slice to corn off and keep it in an air tight container for a couple of days.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 2half ears | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 559mg | Fiber: 5g | Vitamin A: 2750IU | Vitamin C: 56.1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2.2mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Marlynn | Urban Bliss Life says

    May 29, 2018 at 9:37 pm

    5 stars
    I feel like we eat grilled corn at least once a week during summer, and this looks so tasty! That grill looks pretty cool too. So many useful features!

    Reply
  2. Jessica Randhawa says

    May 29, 2018 at 9:22 pm

    5 stars
    This was so good! I especially loved the herb butter :) Thanks so much for sharing!!

    Reply
  3. Pam Greer says

    May 29, 2018 at 8:51 pm

    5 stars
    That grill is gorgeous!! And so it that corn! I am always looking for recipes to use up as many as my herbs as possible! I see this going into regular rotation this year!

    Reply
  4. Rebecca says

    May 29, 2018 at 8:44 pm

    I love corn on the cob! The herb butter sounds delicious!

    Reply
  5. Linda says

    May 29, 2018 at 8:35 pm

    Wow, that BBQ is huge, but it looks amazing. We really need to get a new bbq as our one is on its way out. Not sure we have room for this exact one, but I’m off to see what else they offer.
    The corn looks good too!

    Reply
  6. Tara says

    May 29, 2018 at 8:33 pm

    I love grilled corn, but usually just have butter and chilli flakes. This looks like it will add lots more flavour.

    Reply
  7. Vicky says

    May 29, 2018 at 7:52 pm

    5 stars
    That grill did a great job on the corn. The herb butter sounds fantastic and I'd probably use it slathered on some crusty bread as well.

    Reply
  8. georgie says

    May 29, 2018 at 7:44 pm

    5 stars
    grilled corn is my absolute favourite barbecue side dish! jealous of your barbecue set up too, looks awesome!

    Reply
  9. Nathan Wyper says

    May 29, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    5 stars
    Grilled corn is great on a barbeque. Can't wait to try it with the herb butter and goats cheese!

    Reply
  10. Daphne says

    May 29, 2018 at 6:45 pm

    We are (fingers crosssed) going to have loads of herbs growing in our garden this year and I don’t want any to go to waste. It would be great to see some more herb packed recipes too.

    Reply
  11. Sarah Bailey says

    May 29, 2018 at 6:44 pm

    Now that is some BBQ! What a beast - you could really cook up a storm for a good party on that. Your grilled corn sounds absolutely delicious as well.

    Reply
  12. Sara Thompson says

    May 29, 2018 at 6:43 pm

    We are having a BBQ at the weekend and these would be perfect. I love that it’s such a great way to use up herbs too.

    Reply
  13. Mirlene says

    May 29, 2018 at 6:36 pm

    5 stars
    It is lunch time for me right now and you have given me a great idea. Nice way to use fresh herbs.

    Reply
  14. Jess says

    May 29, 2018 at 4:14 pm

    5 stars
    MMmmm oh my gosh this has totally made me want corn on the cob now. My fella and I were talking this weekend about having a BBQ but disposable ones just don't cut it. He's recently just done up the garden so I'll have to see about investing in one of these!

    Reply
  15. Tara says

    May 29, 2018 at 2:49 pm

    5 stars
    Ooh! Such incredible corn for grilling season. I love the use of fresh herbs and crumbled goat cheese.

    Reply
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