BBQ Corn Foil Herb Butter (Print View)

Sweet corn grilled in foil and topped with a fragrant herb butter for a tasty summer side.

# Components:

→ Corn

01 - 4 ears fresh corn, husked

→ Herb Butter

02 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnishes

09 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
10 - Lime wedges, to serve

# Method:

01 - Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F (200°C).
02 - In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, parsley, chives, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
03 - Place each ear of corn on a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Spread 1½ tablespoons of the herb butter evenly over each ear.
04 - Wrap the corn tightly in the foil, sealing the ends well to prevent leaks.
05 - Place the foil-wrapped corn on the grill. Cover and cook for 18–20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn is tender and lightly charred in spots.
06 - Carefully remove from the grill and let rest for 1 minute. Unwrap and, if desired, sprinkle with Parmesan and squeeze lime juice over the top before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The foil keeps everything incredibly juicy while the grill adds subtle char and smokiness without any fuss.
  • Herb butter turns basic corn into something that feels intentional and restaurant-worthy with barely any extra effort.
  • It's genuinely foolproof—even if you're not a grill expert, the foil wrapping does most of the work for you.
02 -
  • Don't wrap the corn too loosely—steam needs to stay trapped inside to cook the kernels through and keep everything moist, so seal those foil edges like you mean it.
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, prep all the herb butter ahead of time and assemble the foil packages right before the guests arrive; they'll hold fine for a few minutes and you'll feel incredibly organized.
03 -
  • If your corn isn't quite as fresh as you'd hoped, an extra tablespoon of herb butter per ear can wake it up and make it taste sweeter than it actually is.
  • Heavy-duty foil is not just a suggestion—regular foil can tear on the hot grate and you'll lose your butter, which is sad and preventable.
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