BBQ Corn Foil Herb Butter (Print Version)

Juicy grilled corn wrapped in foil and enhanced with savory herb butter for a tasty summer side.

# What You Need:

→ 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 or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnishes

09 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
10 - Lime wedges for serving

# Directions:

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 1.5 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 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn is tender and lightly charred in spots.
06 - Carefully remove from the grill and let rest for one minute. Unwrap and, if desired, sprinkle with Parmesan and squeeze lime juice over the top before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The foil traps steam and keeps every kernel impossibly juicy while the grill adds a whisper of char that takes it beyond ordinary corn.
  • Fresh herb butter transforms what could be plain into something that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen when really you spent ten minutes chopping.
  • Everything cooks in one neat packet, leaving your grill space free and your hands clean until the moment you unwrap gold.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting step after grilling; those extra 60 seconds let the corn relax and absorb the butter instead of the juices running straight onto your plate.
  • Heavy-duty foil is non-negotiable here because regular foil will tear under the heat, and once butter starts leaking out, you've lost the magic that keeps the corn so tender.
03 -
  • Prep your herb butter the night before and store it in the fridge; this actually helps the flavors marry together, so the corn tastes even better.
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, assemble all your foil packets at once and line them up on the grill—they don't interfere with each other and you can rotate them all together without thinking twice.
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