Corn cob with herb butter as a fresh summer recipe for warm days, barbecues and light cuisine
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Corn on the cob with herb butter

Grill the cobs of corn all around and spread them hot with lime-herb butter, paprika and chilli. Apply the butter only after grilling, so that it does not drip into the embers and the herbs remain fresh. Parmesan or crumbled feta adheres well to the warm butter and makes the corn stronger.

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Total time 25 min
Calories 310 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Corn cobs with herb butter

Apply the butter only after grilling, so that it does not drip into the embers and the herbs remain fresh. Grill the corn cobs all around and spread them hot with lime-herb butter, paprika and chilli. Parmesan or crumbled feta adheres well to the warm butter and makes the corn stronger.

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Recipe

Corn on the cob with herb butter

Corn cobs are grilled all around and still hot spread with lime-herb butter, peppers and chilli. Apply the butter only after grilling, so that it does not drip into the embers and the herbs remain fresh.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare ingredients

    Butter: Let it rise to room temperature. Chop parsley. Lime: Remove the zest and squeeze out the juice.

  2. 2

    Prepare

    Corn cobs are grilled all around and still hot, with lime-herb butter, peppers and chilli.

  3. 3

    Check for doneness

    Apply the butter only after grilling, so that it does not drip into the embers and the herbs remain fresh.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Spread the hot corn cobs all around with the herb butter so that it melts in the gaps between them. Finish with lime juice and serve on a platter with handles.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Corn on the cob with herb butter

Important for corn cobs with herb butter

Apply the butter only after grilling, so that it does not drip into the embers and the herbs remain fresh.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Parmesan or crumbled feta sticks well to the warm butter and makes the corn stronger.

Nutrition per serving

310kcal
38.0 gCarbohydrates
7.0 gProtein
15.0 gFat

Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Corn on the cob with herb butter

Weigh the corn cobs, prepare the butter and parsley separately, and then start cooking the corn cobs with herb butter.

Apply the butter only after grilling, so that it does not drip into the embers and the herbs remain fresh.

Cob the corn quickly with herb butter. If reheated, note: Apply the butter only after grilling, so that it does not drip into the embers and the herbs remain fresh. Heat the leftovers only once completely.

Parmesan or crumbled feta sticks well to the warm butter and makes the corn stronger.