BBQ Corn Foil Herb Butter (Printable)

Sweet corn grilled in foil with buttery herbs for a flavorful summer side dish.

# 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F (200°C).
02 - In a small mixing bowl, combine softened butter, parsley, chives, thyme, minced garlic, salt, and black 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 herb butter evenly over each ear.
04 - Wrap corn tightly in foil, sealing all ends securely to prevent leaks.
05 - Place foil-wrapped corn on preheated grill. Cover and cook for 18 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until corn is tender and lightly charred in spots.
06 - Carefully remove corn from grill and rest for one minute. Unwrap and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired. Squeeze fresh lime juice over top before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The butter seals inside the foil, so the corn steams in its own herb-infused steam bath instead of drying out on the grill.
  • Ten minutes of prep means you're actually relaxing with a drink instead of scrambling when guests arrive.
  • It tastes like restaurant-quality grilling but somehow feels effortless, which is the sweetest kind of kitchen magic.
02 -
  • Wrapping the foil too loosely means the butter leaks out and pools under the corn instead of coating it—fold those seams tight or you'll be disappointed.
  • The corn will continue cooking slightly after you remove it from heat, so if it looks just shy of tender when you unwrap it, that's actually perfect timing.
03 -
  • If you're making these ahead for a crowd, you can assemble all the foil packets in the morning, stack them carefully in a cooler, and throw them straight on the grill when guests arrive—it's a weeknight move that scales beautifully to entertaining.
  • Heavy-duty foil is genuinely the difference between a packet that holds together and one that tears open halfway through cooking, so don't cheap out here.
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