Corn on the cob is a summer staple that can be enjoyed in so many ways. Whether you boil it, grill it, or roast it, there's no denying that this simple dish is always a crowd-pleaser. But if you're looking to take your corn on the cob to the next level, why not try adding a spiced herb butter? With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and aromatic butter that will elevate your corn on the cob experience. From classic herbs like parsley and thyme to more exotic spices like cumin and paprika, there are endless possibilities when it comes to creating spiced herb butter. So grab your ingredients and let's get started on making the best spiced herb butter for corn on the cob!
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
HERB BUTTERED CORN
Steps:
- Loosen husks on ears of corn enough to remove silk. Fill 8-quart saucepan with water. Dip corn in water; shake well. Rewrap husks around corn. Plunge corn in water; let stand about 1 hour or until husks are soaked.
- Meanwhile, heat gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
- Stir together all herb butter ingredients in small bowl until well mixed; set aside.
- Place corn on grill. Grill, turning often, 25-30 minutes or until corn is crisply tender.
- To serve, immediately husk corn; serve with herb butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 40 milligrams, Sodium 260 milligrams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 2 grams
SPICY PARMESAN HERB CORN ON THE COB
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine Garlic & Herb Seasoning Mix with softened butter. Mix well and set aside. Grill corn. Spread butter on corn; sprinkle corn with cayenne pepper and roll in cheese until evenly coated.
GRILLED CORN WITH HERB BUTTER
This well-seasoned butter will douse each ear of corn with flavor as it melts.
Provided by Chris Morocco
Categories Herb Side Fourth of July Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Father's Day Backyard BBQ Corn Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Butter Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 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.
- Brush corn with oil and grill, turning often, until it is tender and charred in spots, 5-8 minutes.
- Transfer corn to a large platter or bowl and spread with reserved herb butter, dividing evenly.
- DO AHEAD: Herb butter can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before spreading over grilled ears of corn.
HERB BUTTER FOR CORN
This is a sweet treat for corn on the cob, especially tasty on corn done on the grill. It's a nice change from plain butter- and easier than sprinkling seasonings separately!
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 16 tablespoons.
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine butter and basil until smooth. Spread on cooked corn on the cob. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts :
BOILED CORN ON THE COB WITH SPICY BUTTER
We absolutely love this, we tend to get bored with 'plain' corn on the cob after eating it all summer
Provided by lets.eat
Categories Corn
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl combine the butter, parsley, chili powder, garlic salt, and cumin; set aside.
- To pot of boiling water add 1 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoons lemon juice. Add corn. Boil for 3 to 5 minutes, uncovered. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Remove from hot water, spread ears of corn with seasoned butter.
SPICY BUTTERED CORN
John Torode serves his corn on the cob with plenty of melted Mexican 'ancho' chilli and coriander butter
Provided by John Torode
Categories Dinner, Side dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Boil a large pan of water. Add some salt and the corn. Boil for 10 mins. Meanwhile, mix the butter with coriander and chilli powder. When ready to serve, drain the corn, then add the butter mixture to the pan so it melts on all sides of the corn.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
CORN WITH HERBS
Tania Bikerman PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA A pleasant blend of herbs enhances this fast, easy and yummy side dish. It's our family's favorite way to eat fresh corn.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook and stir corn onion in butter for 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add herbes de Provence and salt; cook 2-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 441mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs provide the best flavor for your spiced herb butter. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use half the amount since they are more concentrated.
- Don't overmix the butter: Overmixing the butter will make it grainy. Simply mix the ingredients until they are well combined.
- Let the butter chill before using: This will help the flavors to meld and will make the butter easier to spread.
- Experiment with different spices and herbs: There are many different ways to make spiced herb butter. Try experimenting with different combinations of spices and herbs to find your favorite flavor.
- Use unsalted butter: This will allow you to control the amount of salt in your butter. If you are using salted butter, be sure to omit the salt from the recipe.
- Store the butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Spiced herb butter is a versatile ingredient that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is perfect for grilled corn on the cob, roasted vegetables, grilled fish, or chicken. You can also use it to make compound butter, which is a great way to add flavor to sandwiches, burgers, or pasta. With so many possibilities, you will be sure to find many ways to enjoy spiced herb butter.
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