Grilled Corn "Ribs"

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes | Grill Time: 10 minutes | Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 whole corn cobs
• 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp parsley or cilantro, roughly chopped (optional garnish)

• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 1/2 tsp paprika, plus more for garnish if desired
• 2 tsp cooking/kosher salt
• 2 tsp black pepper

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 garlic clove

Instructions

1. Preheat your grill to high heat or oven to 375°F.
2. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add garlic and cook for 20 seconds - until it smells amazing!
4. Remove from the stove and keep warm/liquid (simplest method is setting it next to the grill).
5. Mix all seasoning ingredients in a small bowl to combine.
6. Place corn in a large bowl and toss with olive oil.
7. Sprinkle the seasoning over gradually, tossing in between, to coat as evenly as possible. Most will get stuck in the cob.
8. Clean the corn and carefully cut it into strips using a sharp chef's knife. 
   Corn cutting pro tips: Use a sharp knife and a non-slip cutting board and cut off the base and the pointy end of the corn. Stand the corn upright then cut the corn into half, then half again to make quarters.
   Ranch Gal preferred method: Bang the knife with your hand to lock it into the top of the corn, then keep hitting the knife to move it down the corn halfway - you might be able to stop banging now and just rock the knife down.
9. Transfer corn back into the bowl then pour over garlic butter and toss.
10. Pile onto a serving platter, sprinkle with parsley then grab and eat like ribs!

Image borrowed and recipe adapted from recipetineats.com