Description
Garlic-Herb Butter Roasted Corn is a quick and delicious side dish that perfectly complements any meal. This recipe combines fresh corn with a rich garlic-herb butter, enhancing the natural sweetness of the corn while providing a delightful char from roasting. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights, barbecues, or family gatherings. Whether served as a side dish, in tacos, or at summer picnics, this corn dish is versatile and packed with flavor. Impress your guests with this simple yet elegant addition to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ears of corn (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 3 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon parsley leaves (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Paprika (optional for seasoning)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the garlic-herb butter by mixing melted butter, chopped parsley, minced garlic, and honey in a bowl until well combined.
- In a large pot, bring water to a rapid boil and add the corn pieces. Cook for about 5 minutes until tender, then drain.
- Brush each piece of corn generously with the garlic-herb butter mixture.
- Preheat a cast-iron grill pan over high heat and roast the corn for about 5 minutes until charred on all sides.
- Optionally sprinkle paprika over the corn before serving warm with fresh parsley as garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg