Description
This delightful dish features grilled corn on the cob slathered in a creamy herb coating, enhanced with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. It’s the perfect side for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of fresh corn on the cob, husked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Start by preheating your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). This ensures that the corn will cook evenly and get those beautiful grill marks.
- While the grill is heating, husk the corn and remove all silk strands. Rinse the corn under cold water to remove any residual silk, then pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Brush this mixture over each ear of corn, making sure to coat all sides evenly.
- Once the grill is ready, place the corn directly on the grates. Grill the corn for about 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes until the kernels are tender and charred in spots.
- While the corn is grilling, prepare the creamy herb coating. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped parsley, chives, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Once the corn is grilled to perfection, carefully remove it from the grill using tongs. Let it rest for a couple of minutes to cool slightly before handling.
- Using a silicone brush or knife, generously spread the creamy herb coating over the grilled corn, ensuring every kernel is covered. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: For a lighter option, Greek yogurt can replace the mayonnaise. If fresh herbs aren’t available, you can use dried herbs instead, replacing each tablespoon of fresh herbs with 1 teaspoon of dried herbs.