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Savory Black Garlic Butter Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe with Easy Miso Mayo

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A bold and flavorful grilled corn on the cob recipe featuring mellow black garlic butter and a tangy miso mayo, perfect for summer gatherings and quick weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
  • 4 to 5 cloves black garlic, peeled and mashed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (full-fat recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt to taste (preferably flaky sea salt)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Husk the corn, removing all silk strands. Rinse under cool water and pat dry (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a small bowl, mash 4-5 black garlic cloves with softened unsalted butter using a fork until smooth and creamy. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside (about 5 minutes).
  3. In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, white miso paste, and lemon juice until fully combined. Taste and adjust lemon juice or miso for balance (about 3 minutes).
  4. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
  5. Place the corn directly on the grill grates. Cook for about 10-12 minutes total, turning every 3-4 minutes to get an even char and smoky flavor.
  6. Remove the corn from the grill and immediately slather the black garlic butter all over while it’s hot.
  7. Plate the corn and serve alongside a small bowl of miso mayo for dipping or drizzling. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired.

Notes

If grill heat is too high and corn burns before cooking through, move to indirect heat or wrap in foil for last few minutes. Black garlic butter can be made a day ahead and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before use. Miso mayo keeps up to one week refrigerated; stir before serving. Vegan substitutions include plant-based butter and vegan mayo or mashed avocado with miso.

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Keywords: grilled corn, black garlic butter, miso mayo, summer recipe, easy side dish, BBQ side, umami, smoky corn

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