Corn on the Cob with Seasoned Butters
Elevate your summer gatherings with this irresistible recipe for Corn on the Cob with Seasoned Butters! Featuring tender, golden corn boiled to perfection and paired with three indulgent compound butter options, this dish takes a classic favorite to flavorful new heights. Choose from a garlic and parsley butter for herbaceous richness, a smoky paprika and cumin blend with a zing of lime zest, or a sweet honey and chive spread that balances savory and sweet notes. Perfect as a side dish for barbecues, picnics, or family dinners, this recipe is quick, versatile, and bursting with flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time, it’s a crowd-pleasing way to add gourmet flair to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 ears corn on the cob, husked
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 3 quarts water
Instructions
Place a large pot on the stove and fill it with 3 quarts of water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
While waiting for the water to boil, make the seasoned butters. In a small bowl, mix 1/3 of the softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir well and set aside.
In another bowl, mix 1/3 of the softened butter with paprika, ground cumin, and lime zest. Stir and set aside.
In a third bowl, mix the remaining 1/3 of the softened butter with honey and finely chopped chives. Stir and set aside.
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the husked ears of corn to the pot. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook the corn for 8–10 minutes, or until tender and bright yellow.
Using tongs, remove the corn from the pot and let them cool slightly for 1–2 minutes.
Plate the corn on a serving dish and provide the seasoned butter options on the side for serving. Alternatively, spread the butters directly onto the corn before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy this flavorful twist on a classic dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1406 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.5 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.1 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 2564 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.9 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.3 g | ||
| Protein | 20.1 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1699 mg | 36% | |
*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.
