Grilled sweet corn is a summer staple that can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a main course. It is a versatile vegetable that can be cooked on the grill in a variety of ways, whether you prefer it charred, roasted, or simply grilled with a light coating of oil. With its slightly smoky flavor and tender texture, grilled sweet corn is a perfect accompaniment to any summer meal.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
SWEET GRILLED CORN
A perfect summertime side dish of fresh sweet corn grilled in a savory herb mixture.
Provided by Josh & Elizabeth
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soak corn in cold water for 1 to 3 hours.
- Stir together macadamia nut oil and melted butter in a bowl. Season with garlic, rosemary, sage, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper; stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Drain corn and pat dry. Spread butter mixture evenly over each ear of corn, and place each piece on a square of aluminum foil. Tightly wrap each ear and puncture to allow excess steam to escape while grilling.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
- Grill the corn cobs until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes, turning frequently. Remove from the grill and check for doneness; if the corn is not done, continue cooking an additional 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 635.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
GRILLED CORN-SWEET ONION SALAD
Provided by Bobby Flay
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat grill. Brush the blanched corn with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill until slightly charred on all sides, about 2 minutes. Remove from the grill and with a sharp knife, scrape the kernels into a medium bowl.
- Combine the vinegar, mustard, and garlic in a large bowl and slowly whisk in the remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil until emulsified. Add the corn kernels, bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, jalapeno, and chives, and toss to coat with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
GRILLED SWEET CORN
Since we have plenty of fresh sweet corn available in our area, we use this recipe often in summer. Parsley, chili powder and cumin accent the corn's just-picked flavor. -Connie Lou Hollister, Lake Odessa, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place corn in a stockpot; cover with cold water. Soak 20 minutes., Mix remaining ingredients. Drain corn; carefully peel back husks to within 1 in. of bottoms and remove silk. Spread corn with butter mixture; rewrap in husks and secure with kitchen string., Grill corn, covered, over medium heat until tender, 25-30 minutes, turning often. To serve, cut string and peel back husks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
GRILLED SWEET CORN WITH BASIL BUTTER
This simple basil butter offers a subtly peppery, aromatic flavor to one of our favorite grilled sides.
Provided by Maggie Ruggiero
Categories Grill/Barbecue Corn Summer Butter Gourmet
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir herbs into butter and let stand at room temperature while preparing corn.
- Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium high for gas).
- Pull husks back from corn, covered only if using a gas grill, turning frequently, until tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
- Serve with basil butter and salt.
GRILLED SWEET CORN WITH LEMON PEPPER BUTTER RECIPE BY TASTY
Grilled corn is a mandatory item when we talk about a summer BBQ, but the addition of lemon pepper butter to this classic dish is guaranteed to wow your guests.
Provided by Nichi Hoskins
Categories Sides
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together the butter, lemon zest, and lemon pepper until well combined.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grease with grapeseed oil. Brush one side of each ear of corn with the butter mixture, then add to the grill, buttered-side down. Cook until char marks appear, about 5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the corn to a serving platter and brush with more butter. Garnish with the parsley and serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over the corn.
- Serve immediately or transfer to a 175°F (80°C) to keep warm until ready to serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 18 grams
GRILLED SWEET CORN SALAD
The grilled corn imparts a wonderful smokey flavor to this salad and red pepper and scallions add great color and crunch! This goes well at any barbeque and may be prepared up to 2 days in advance. From the Down Home with the Neely's cookbook.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Corn
Time 22m
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the grill to medium high, or turn on the broiler. Brush the cobs evenly with 2 tbls. oil.
- When grill is hot, grill corn for 7 minutes, using tongs to turn the cobs as needed for even cooking, until nicely charred on all sides.
- Or you can broil the corn, turning as needed for even browning.
- When the corn is cool enough to handle, use a sharp knife to strip the kernels from the cob and move them to a large bowl. Add the bell pepper, scallions, and cilantro(or parsley).
- In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 2 tbls. oil with the lime juice, maple syrup, salt and pepper, and Neely's Barbecue Seasoning.
- Pour the dressing over the corn mixture, tossing well to mix thoroughly and taste to adjust seasonings(adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice as desired).
- Serve at room temperature. Enjoy!
- Note:.
- For an extra smoky flavor, grill the scallions until charred and soft, 3-4 minutes total, then finely chop.
GRILLED FOIL-WRAPPED SWEET CORN-ON-THE-COB
Make and share this Grilled Foil-Wrapped Sweet Corn-On-The-Cob recipe from Food.com.
Provided by IOjaw
Categories Corn
Time 22m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place corn cob in center of a sheet of aluminum foil.
- Add butter, soy sauce, and parsley.
- Thoroughly close the foil, making sure cob is completely enclosed.
- At cooking time, place on grill on medium heat.
- Cook for 10 - 15 minutes.
- Flip over and cook for another 10 - 15 minutes.
- To keep warm, place on far edge of grill until ready to serve.
GRILLED CORN WITH SWEET-SAVORY ASIAN GLAZE
Provided by Rick Browne
Categories Onion Side Corn Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir first 4 ingredients in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Melt butter with 2 tablespoons oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Add fish sauce mixture and green onions and simmer until sauce begins to thicken, about 2 minutes.
- Do ahead: Butter sauce can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
- Preheat barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush corn with oil. Grill corn until tender and charred in spots, about 13 minutes. Brush corn generously with butter sauce and serve, passing remaining sauce separately.
- *Fish sauce is a versatile ingredient. Try it (1) mixed with garlic and cilantro as a marinade for grilled chicken; (2) in barbecue sauce for ribs; (3) in a salad of slivered green apples and chopped cilantro; and (4) in a compound butter with cayenne and shallots for grilled fish. It is available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.
SPICY GRILLED SWEET CORN
Cover unshucked corn with water and soak for 30 minutes, weighing it down so that it is completely submerged. This will help the husk not burn. Sometimes I add 1/8 tsp. cumin to the spice mix for change.
Provided by Millie Johnson
Categories Vegetables
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. After corn has soaked,peel back husks, (but do not remove) and clean off silks. Peal off one or two single husks to make ties with later.
- 2. In small bowl add salt and all the spices and mix. Smear butter on corn then sprinkle on the spice mix.(You may have leftover spice mix) Take the husks you set aside and cut (4) 1/4 inch strips lengthwise. Use these to secure husks together at the top of ear.
- 3. Grill on med. hi for 20 minutes, with lid closed, turning 1/4 turn every 5 minutes. Peel back husks and enjoy!
GRILLED SWEET CORN ... RECIPE ...OLE!
"OLATHE CORN" is hand picked at the foot of the Colorado Rockies. This could be the most crisp and tender corn you have ever tasted. In fact the grower picks only the first ear on every plant, because it is the sweetest corn on the stalk! Who knew? I didn't. It is not available for very long. Here is a great recipe from our...
Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus
Categories Spreads
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Clean and grill corn. Turning often ,till done. In the meantime, mix together mayonnaise, olive oil,and lime juice, parmesan cheese, and parsley. Spread this on cooked corn.
- 2. When corn is done. Spread mixture on the cooked corn... and serve,with lime wedges. and sprinkle with cayenne. You may never go back to plain ole butter!!!!
- 3. Last package of frozen corn, from last year. Please check out my other corn recipes, on JAP 1....Corn Cob potato and tuna chowder. 2....Your Cold Cooler with warm cooked corn. 3....Sweet Corn info. Thank you.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, sweet corn on the cob. Look for ears with tightly packed kernels and bright green husks.
- Soak the corn in cold water for 30 minutes before grilling. This will help prevent the kernels from drying out.
- Grill the corn over medium-high heat, turning frequently. You want to char the corn slightly but not burn it.
- Brush the corn with melted butter or olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. This will help enhance the flavor of the corn.
- Serve the corn immediately with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include butter, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, bacon, and sour cream.
Conclusion:
Grilled sweet corn on the cob is a delicious and easy summer side dish. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a batch of grilled corn that will be the hit of your next cookout. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give grilled sweet corn on the cob a try.
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