Looking for the perfect BBQ side dish recipe? This Corn with Basil Lime Butter recipe goes so well with vegetarian and meat BBQ entrees, and is delicious all on its own!
Memorial Day Weekend is upon us! Are you firing up the grill for a BBQ or planning any picnic fun this weekend?
This holiday weekend is always Birthday Boy Weekend in our house: my husband and my son have birthdays four days apart. We don’t have any big plans to host a gathering, as we’re trying to enjoy the fact that we’re all in the same house for a bit before one of us parents has to travel again. So lots of family time – eating, catching up on Netflix, enjoying the outdoors, going to the movies, reading.
Side note: I just finished Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah last night. Have you read it? I loved The Nightingale and so much wanted to love this one too…
Anywhoo… whether you are hosting a big BBQ, picnic, party, or just looking for a delicious and easy side dish that takes no time at all, try my Corn with Basil Lime Butter. This is a dish I have made for several years, for so many different occasions and regular ol’ family dinners, and it always hits the spot!
Perfect BBQ Side Dish Recipe: Corn with Basil Lime Butter
Corn is hands down my absolute FAVORITE side dish to serve at barbecues and picnics. First, I just love corn – always have. Second, my kids have always loved corn too. If you’re a parent, you know that if you find a veggie that your kids love, you serve it at every opportunity!
We made this corn for the early summer soiree recently. For that gathering, I cut the kernels off the cob, placed them into a bowl and mixed with the basil lime butter.
Eat-With-Your-Hands Party Version
You can also keep the corn on the cobs intact and slather the buttery basil lime goodness over the cobs and serve them that way. I like to serve corn on the cob for gatherings that are more focused on food you can eat with your hands. In fact, an eat-with-your-hands party is perfect for summer! Here’s your easy & tasty party menu:
- a big pile of ribs
- some hot dogs and/or burgers (meat or veggie!)
- a cheese, crackers & charcuterie plate
- finger-food fruits like grapes, cantaloupe and watermelon slices, and oranges
- and then add the perfect BBQ side dish recipe: this corn on the cob with basil lime butter!
Perfect BBQ Side Dish Recipe: Corn with Basil Lime Butter
Corn with Basil Lime Butter
Ingredients
- 6-8 ears of corn
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/4 cup basil leaves, tightly packed and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- sprinkling of parmesan cheese (optional)
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, add enough water to cover ears of corn; heavily salt. Bring water to a boil, then add ears of corn and cook until tender, about 7-10 minutes.
- While water is boiling and corn is cooking, make the basil lime butter by melting butter in a large microwave safe bowl, then adding garlic, lime juice, and basil. Stir together.
- Baste cooked corn with basil lime butter. Serve either on the cob, or cut kernels off the cob and serve in a large bowl (as shown here). Sprinkle with a healthy amount of parmesan cheese if you wish, and salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Easy and delicious. Nice twist on corn.
That’s a great idea! Corn can be used in so many things!
We love this corn, especially during harvest. You can never go wrong this this simple side dish. I love using leftovers in salads and wraps too.
We love corn so much, we try and include in our meals at least 2 times in a week. Your recipe is so refreshing and perfect for summer barbecues.
Corn is always such a great side dish! Thank you, Oana! :)
Birthday wishes to your husband and your son.
Corn with basil lime butter sounds absolutely delicious. It’s so perfect for the summer bbqs and potlucks. Must try with fresh summer corn.
I’ll pass them on! Thank you! :)
This is a perfect dish for this weather. My kids love corn so this would be a great treat for them. Love the sound of basil and lime in there. Saving this for later.
They taste great together! Thank you, Veena!
This is so delicious! I can’t wait to make it again
Let me know how it is! Thanks, Jennifer! :)
I LOVE corn salad. Especially during Summer. This recipe has my favorite spice garlic, and butter and parmesan. So much YES for this one!
I love it, too! Thanks, Natalie! :)
I am the only person in my family who loves corn – I might make a pile of this JUST FOR ME!! Basil and lime sound amazing.
More for you! Basil and lime make a great combo!
YUM this looks amazing!! printing this out now for the memorial day weekend! We aren’t having BBQ but I think it will go well with grilled chicken!
I think it will go great with grilled chicken! Thank you, Tif!:)
Ooooh this side dish is SO good! Yummy!
Thanks so much! :)
This corn side dish is perfect for our weekend gatherings. I’m going to re-create this once today, I’m glad I found your recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Yay! Let me know how it is! Thank you, Calleigh!
This is the perfect warm weather recipe. Can’t wait to make it again and take it to this years Fourth of July BBQ!
It’s perfect for BBQs! Thank you!
Wow what a fantastic idea for corn! I would have never thought of lime butter on it. I make lime butter all the time for my seafood dishes when we get a great catch and this was great. thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
Corn is always a favorite around here and this is sooooooo good!
You can’t go wrong with corn! Thank you, Carlee!
Oh man, this is a great flavor combination! I love basil and lime and corn, so it’s a win win win!
I love this combo, too! Thank you, Marissa! :)