Fired Up Herb Corn on the Cob – – corn (on the cob), cayenne pepper (optional), Compound Butter: butter (softened), parsley (fresh, chopped), thyme (fresh, chopped), tarragon (fresh, chopped), Heat water in a large pot. Boil the corn for 5 minutes. Remove from water and place on a plate. ; Slather herb butter on the corn. Sprinkle cayenne pepper over the top.; –