Flavorful compound butters for grilled corn
Compound butter instantly elevates grilled corn with infused herbs, spices, and acids. Make a batch, chill, and slice to finish hot ears.
Classic compound butter ideas:
- Garlic-Parsley: Softened butter + minced garlic + chopped parsley + lemon zest + salt.
- Chili-Lime: Butter + chili powder + lime zest + minced cilantro + pinch of salt.
- Parmesan-Herb: Butter + grated Parmesan + thyme or oregano + cracked black pepper.
- Honey-Sriracha: Butter + honey + sriracha + a touch of soy sauce for umami.
- Smoky-Bacon: Butter + finely crumbled cooked bacon + smoked paprika + chives.
How to use:
- Spread on hot grilled corn so it melts into the kernels.
- Shape butter into a log, chill, and slice coin-sized rounds for quick finishing.
- Combine sweet and savory butters with finishes like cotija or flaky sea salt.
Compound butters amplify grilled corn’s natural sweetness and are easy to customize according to your meal.