BBQ Corn Foil Herb Butter (Printable)

Tender grilled corn wrapped in foil with fragrant herb butter and fresh herbs for vibrant taste.

# What You’ll 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 ½ teaspoon dried
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 for serving

# How To Make It:

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 corn stays impossibly juicy because the foil traps all that steam and keeps the kernels from drying out on the grill.
  • Herb butter melts into every crevice, so you get butter-soaked sweetness in every bite without any complicated techniques.
  • Once you wrap it, the grill does the work—perfect for when you're already managing other dishes.
02 -
  • The foil will be incredibly hot when it comes off the grill, so use tongs and resist the urge to unwrap it immediately—that minute of rest makes unwrapping so much safer and easier.
  • If your herb butter is too cold and won't spread smoothly, microwave it for just 10 seconds before spreading it on the corn, or it'll tear the kernels.
03 -
  • Keep the herb butter in a small ramekin on the grill table so guests can add more if they want it—everyone has different butter preferences, and this way they control their own destiny.
  • If you're grilling lots of other food, you can assemble the foil packets ahead of time, wrap them well, and refrigerate them until you're ready to grill, saving you time in the moment.
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