Chive Butter for Grilled Corn
Elevate your summer barbecues with this simple yet flavorful Chive Butter for Grilled Corn, a game-changer for your backyard feasts. Bursting with fresh, herby goodness, this recipe combines creamy unsalted butter with vibrant chopped chives, a hint of zesty lemon juice, and a touch of garlic for a savory kick. Seasoned to perfection with salt and ground black pepper, this homemade compound butter is quick to prepare in just 10 minutes and complements the smoky sweetness of grilled corn like no other. Best of all, it can be made ahead, shaped into a handy log, and sliced into perfect rounds for effortless serving. Whether you’re hosting a casual cookout or a gourmet gathering, this chive butter is the ultimate corn-on-the-cob upgrade that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons Fresh chives
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Set the unsalted butter out at room temperature for about 15 minutes to soften.
Finely chop the fresh chives and set them aside.
Mince the garlic clove until very fine or use a garlic press.
In a medium bowl, add the softened butter, chopped chives, minced garlic, salt, ground black pepper, and lemon juice.
Use a fork or silicone spatula to thoroughly combine the ingredients until they are well mixed and evenly distributed.
Taste the chive butter and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Transfer the chive butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Shape it into a log, then roll and twist the ends tightly to seal.
Refrigerate the butter for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Once firm, slice the butter into rounds and serve alongside freshly grilled corn. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.0 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.0 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1198 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.7 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 60 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
