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Grilled corn with herb butter
Side Dish

Grilled corn with herb butter

Fresh corn cobs grilled until charred and smoky, brushed with homemade herb butter and sprinkled with flaky salt. The simplest summer side.

TraditionalSummerWeekendOutdoorGatheringSide Dish
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Rate:
4.9 (156)
25 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
Units

  • Corn

    • 4 stk fresh corn cobs

  • Herb butter

    • 2.6 oz butter (soft)
    • 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley, chives)
    • 1 tsp flaky salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make herb butter

    1. Mix soft butter with chopped herbs and a pinch of salt.
    5 min
    Bowl
  2. 2

    Grill the corn

    1. Grill the corn over direct heat for 8–12 minutes, turning regularly.
    12 min
  3. 3

    Brush and serve

    1. Brush the hot corn with herb butter and sprinkle with flaky salt.
    3 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

300kcal

Protein

5g

Fat

18g

Carbs

24g

Serving Size

180g

Dietary

Allergens

Mælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve straight from the grill with herb butter while the cobs are still warm.
  • • Finish with a little extra herbs and a light sprinkle of salt.
  • • Works both as a grill side and as a small snack at the table.

Drink Pairings

  • • Glass: Chilled rosé or light white wine
  • • Glass: Ice water with lime or mint

Side Pairings

  • • Grilled chicken
  • • Summer salad

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fresh strawberries with cream

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 1 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store corn and herb butter separately in the fridge. Corn is best the same day.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 3 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: Freeze herb butter in small portions. Corn is best eaten fresh.

Reheating

  • • Grill: Warm the corn briefly on the grill or in a pan. Add fresh herb butter just before serving.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Remove husks and silk from the corn before grilling.

Cooking

  • • Turn often for even grilling without charring.

Serving

  • • Serve immediately while the butter melts.

Variations

Flavor

  • With garlic in the herb butter
  • With lime and coriander
  • With smoked paprika

Health

  • Lighter (oil and herbs instead of butter)
  • Vegan (plant-based butter)

Method

  • Grilled

Toppings

  • Extra herb butter
  • Chili
  • Parmesan

Author

M

Michael

Klassiske retter med ro, præcision og sans for detaljen – mad med balance.

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Author

M

Michael

Klassiske retter med ro, præcision og sans for detaljen – mad med balance.