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Corn on the cob with herb butter

Corn cobs are grilled all around and still coated hot with lime-herb butter, paprika and chilli. Apply the butter only after grilling, so that they do not drip into the gluten 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

That's what matters with corn cobs with herb butter

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

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare ingredients

    Butter: Let the room temperature rise. Parsley: chop. Lime: rub off the shell and squeeze out the juice.

  2. 2

    Prepare

    Corn cobs are grilled all around and coated 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 gluten and the herbs remain fresh.

  4. 4

    Serving

    Sprinkle the hot corn cobs all around with the herb butter so that it melts in the gaps. Finish with lime juice and serve on a plate with grips.

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 gluten and the herbs remain fresh.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Parmesan or crumbled feta adheres 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 per serving 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 butter and prepare parsley separately. Start the main cooking process for corn cobs with herb butter only afterwards.

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

Cool the corn cob with herb butter quickly. When reheating, note: Apply the butter only after grilling, so that it does not drip into the gluten and keep the herbs fresh. Only heat up once.

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

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