Description
Quick Garlic Butter Corn on the Cob is a delightful side dish that brings together the sweetness of fresh corn and the rich flavor of garlic butter in just 20 minutes. Perfect for summer barbecues, family dinners, or quick weeknight meals, this easy recipe will impress your guests and elevate any meal. The combination of juicy corn and savory garlic butter creates a mouthwatering experience that is simple to prepare yet bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of fresh corn
- 4 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 teaspoons freshly chopped parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Husk the corn and rinse under cold water.
- Boil a large pot of water and cook the corn for 7-10 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, salt, parsley, and black pepper.
- Drain the corn and use a basting brush to generously coat each ear with the garlic butter mixture.
- Serve warm with lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 154mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg