Garden Fresh Corn
Celebrate the vibrant flavors of summer with this quick and easy Garden Fresh Corn recipe! Perfectly tender ears of fresh corn are boiled to perfection and elevated with a luscious garlic herb butter made from melted unsalted butter, fragrant minced garlic, and freshly chopped parsley. A touch of salt and ground black pepper adds just the right amount of seasoning, creating a simple yet irresistible side dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or looking for the perfect complement to your weeknight dinners, this recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser brimming with seasonal freshness. Enjoy it hot off the cob for a naturally sweet and savory bite that highlights the best produce of the season.
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Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 8 cups water
Directions
Step 1
Husk the corn, removing all the silk, and rinse the ears under cold running water to clean.
Step 2
Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a large stockpot.
Step 3
Add the corn to the boiling water and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender. Remove the corn and set aside.
Step 4
While the corn is cooking, finely chop the fresh parsley and mince the garlic clove.
Step 5
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat and sauté the minced garlic for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper, and remove from heat.
Step 6
Brush or drizzle the garlic herb butter generously over the cooked corn, ensuring each ear is evenly coated.
Step 7
Serve the garden fresh corn immediately as a side dish or snack and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2355.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 729.4 |
| Total Fat 52.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 28.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 124mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2491.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 71.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 25.7g | |
| Protein 12.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 159.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1081.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories