Crispy Garlic Butter Parmesan Grilled Corn
A crunchy, buttery, garlicky grilled corn recipe with a crispy Parmesan crust, perfect for BBQs and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Stir well to mix all flavors.
- Husk and clean the corn ears, removing all silk strands. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, around 375-400°F (190-200°C).
- Place the corn directly on the grill grates. Grill, turning every 2-3 minutes, until kernels blister and get char marks, about 10-12 minutes.
- Using a basting brush, generously coat the hot corn with the garlic butter mixture. Let it sit for a minute.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan evenly over the buttered corn. Place the corn back on the grill for 2-3 minutes per side to crisp the cheese, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Remove the corn from the grill. Brush with any leftover garlic butter and sprinkle fresh parsley for garnish.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
Pat corn dry before buttering to help Parmesan stick better. Watch the cheese closely while grilling to avoid burning. Butter temperature should be room temperature to slightly warm for smooth basting. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in an oven or toaster oven to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
Keywords: grilled corn, garlic butter, Parmesan, BBQ side dish, crispy corn, summer recipe