Garlic Butter Sauce For Corn On The Cob
Nothing beats the taste of sweet, juicy corn on the cob, especially when it's coated with a rich and flavorful garlic butter sauce. This classic side dish is perfect for barbeques, picnics, or just a simple weeknight dinner. In this article, we'll show you how to make a delicious garlic butter sauce that will take your corn on the cob to the next level.
Ingredients
To make the garlic butter sauce, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the corn on the cob, you'll need:
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional garnish:
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat the grill or oven
Preheat your grill on medium-high heat or preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Make the garlic butter sauce
In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley and thyme, salt, and black pepper.
3. Brush the corn with olive oil
Brush the ears of corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Grill or Roast the corn
Place the corn on the grill or roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking. The corn should be golden brown and slightly charred around the edges.
5. Coat the corn with garlic butter sauce
Remove the corn from the grill or oven and place on a serving platter. Using a basting brush, generously coat each ear of corn with the garlic butter sauce.
6. Optional garnish
If desired, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley over the top of the garlic butter sauce for extra flavor and presentation.
Conclusion
And there you have it- a delicious and easy recipe for garlic butter sauce for corn on the cob. This recipe is sure to impress your guests and add some extra flavor to your summer meals. Try it out and let us know how you liked it!
