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Flavorful Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob with Garlic Herb Butter

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This oven-roasted corn on the cob with garlic herb butter is a quick, mess-free summer side dish bursting with buttery, garlicky, and herbaceous flavors. Perfect for BBQs and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (preferably Kerrygold)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme leaves, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix well until evenly incorporated.
  3. Remove all outer green husks and silk strands from the corn. Rinse and pat dry.
  4. Using a spoon or brush, coat each ear of corn generously with the garlic herb butter.
  5. Wrap each buttered ear tightly in aluminum foil.
  6. Place the wrapped corn on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 25–30 minutes, turning the ears over halfway through (around 15 minutes).
  7. After 25 minutes, unwrap one ear carefully and pierce a kernel with a fork to check tenderness. Roast an additional 5 minutes if needed.
  8. Serve warm with any remaining garlic herb butter spooned over the top.

Notes

Use softened butter for easy spreading. Wrapping the corn tightly in foil traps steam and keeps kernels juicy. Fresh garlic is key for flavor. You can prepare the garlic herb butter a few hours ahead to deepen flavors. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan butter or olive oil. Adjust herbs and spices to taste.

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