Miso Butter Corn Cob (Printable)

Sweet grilled corn brushed with a flavorful miso butter blend and garnished with herbs.

# What you'll need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 ears fresh corn, husked

→ Miso Butter

02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1.5 tablespoons white miso paste
04 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce
05 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

→ Garnish

08 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or scallions
09 - Lime wedges
10 - Shichimi togarashi to taste

# Method:

01 - Preheat your grill to medium-high heat at approximately 400°F
02 - In a small bowl, blend together the softened butter, miso paste, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, garlic, and lime juice until smooth and creamy
03 - Brush each ear of corn lightly with the miso butter mixture
04 - Place the corn directly on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until nicely charred and tender, approximately 10 to 12 minutes
05 - Remove from the grill and immediately brush with the remaining miso butter while hot
06 - Sprinkle with chopped chives or scallions and shichimi togarashi if desired. Serve with lime wedges

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The miso butter creates an addictive savory-sweet contrast that makes people ask for your recipe immediately.
  • It's ready in under 25 minutes, which means you can actually enjoy your guests instead of fussing in the kitchen.
  • Corn already tastes great, but this elevates it into something that feels intentional and restaurant-quality.
02 -
  • Don't skip the second brush of miso butter right after grilling—that's when it actually clings to the kernels instead of dripping off, and it makes all the difference.
  • Fresh corn makes this recipe sing, but if your corn has been sitting around, cook it a minute longer because older corn needs slightly more time to tenderize.
03 -
  • Keep the miso butter slightly thinner than you think it needs to be because it thickens as the corn cools, and a thinner consistency means it coats more evenly.
  • The secret most people miss is serving lime wedges alongside—that final squeeze of fresh citrus right before eating is what makes people actually taste every layer instead of just tasting butter.
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