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Easy Grilled Corn on the Cob with Seasoned Butter Recipe

Easy Grilled Corn on the Cob with Seasoned Butter

Fresh corn is grilled directly over medium-high heat until tender and lightly charred, then immediately spread with a savory garlic-paprika seasoned butter. This quick summer side serves four and is ready in about 20–25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Corn
  • 4 ears Fresh corn on the cob, husks and silk removed
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable or olive oil, for brushing
Seasoned Butter
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon, divided Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon, optional Fresh parsley, finely chopped

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high, approximately 400–450°F.
  2. Stir the softened butter with the garlic powder, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, black pepper, and optional parsley. Set the seasoned butter aside.
  3. Lightly brush the husked corn with the oil and sprinkle it with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
  4. Place the corn directly over the grill grates. Grill for 10–15 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes, until the kernels are tender and lightly charred in spots.
  5. Remove the corn from the grill and immediately spread each ear with the seasoned butter. Serve hot.

Notes

Turn the corn often because its natural sugars can burn quickly over high heat. Soften the butter at room temperature rather than melting it so it clings better to the hot kernels. For extra smoky flavor, let the corn sit undisturbed for 1–2 minutes near the end of cooking to develop darker grill marks.