If you love bold flavors, tender corn, and buttery goodness, this Garlic Butter Sweet Corn recipe will become your go-to snack. It’s incredibly simple to make, requires minimal ingredients, and takes your regular boiled corn to a completely new level of flavor.

This recipe combines soft sweet corn with a rich garlic butter sauce made using Cajun seasoning, herbs, pepper sauce, and a blend of warm spices. The result?
Juicy, flavorful, restaurant-style corn-on-the-cob you can make right at home in minutes.

Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, planning a family dinner, or just craving something delicious in the evening, this recipe fits every moment.

⭐ Ingredients You’ll Need

For Boiling the Sweet Corn

Sweet corn (whole pieces or halves)
2 cups warm water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt

Boiling the corn with butter and salt helps it become soft, juicy, and flavorful even before adding the sauce.

For the Garlic Butter Sauce

3 tablespoons butter (add 2 more tablespoons if needed for thicker coating)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
1 teaspoon dried parsley
2 tablespoons pepper sauce (optional but great for a spicy kick)
Optional: 1–2 teaspoons freshly chopped garlic for a richer aroma

This seasoning mix creates a perfect balance of heat, spice, and buttery richness.

🍽️ Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Boil the Sweet Corn

Place a pot on the stove and pour in 2 cups of warm water.
Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon salt. The butter melts into the water and gives the corn a delicious base flavor.
Add the corn pieces to the pot. Make sure they are mostly covered by the water.
Cover the pot with a lid and cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, remove the lid. The corn should appear bright yellow, soft, and slightly glossy from the butter.
Take the corn out and set it aside on a plate.

Tip:
Do not overcook the corn. Overcooked corn becomes chewy instead of juicy.

🔥 Step 2: Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce

This is the heart of the recipe.

Place a pan on low heat and add 3 tablespoons of butter.
Allow the butter to melt slowly.
If you want a stronger garlic aroma, add fresh chopped garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes until it becomes lightly golden.
Now add all your dry seasonings:
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- black pepper
- Cajun seasoning
- all-purpose seasoning
- parsley
Stir well so all the spices blend evenly and form a creamy, fragrant sauce.
Add 2 tablespoons of pepper sauce for heat and flavor. Stir again.
Taste the sauce. If you feel it needs more richness, add 1–2 tablespoons of butter.
Let the sauce simmer on low heat for another 3 minutes to fully release the flavors.

Tip:
Do not cook on high heat—this can burn the spices and ruin the flavor.

🌽 Step 3: Coat the Corn with the Garlic Butter Sauce

Add all the boiled corn pieces to the pan of sauce.
Use a spoon to scoop the garlic butter mixture and pour it over each corn piece.
Turn the corn occasionally so every side gets coated evenly.
Allow the corn to simmer in the sauce for 3–4 minutes. This helps the butter and spices soak deeply into the kernels.

The corn gets glossy, juicy, and perfectly seasoned from all sides.

🍴 Serving the Garlic Butter Sweet Corn

To serve:

Place the hot corn on a plate.
Pour any remaining garlic butter sauce generously over the top.
Garnish with extra parsley or black pepper if you like.

Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.

This dish tastes amazing with:

Grilled meats
Burgers
Salads
Evening snacks
Summer BBQ parties

Or simply enjoy it alone as a buttery, spicy treat!

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Ready in under 20 minutes
✔ Made with simple kitchen ingredients
✔ Perfect balance of buttery, garlicky, and spicy flavors
✔ Great for kids, adults, picnics, and parties
✔ Looks restaurant-style but made at home