Grilled sweet corn on the cob is a summertime staple, and with good reason. It's simple to make, delicious, and packed with nutrients. To take your grilled corn to the next level, try slathering it with basil butter before serving. The fresh, herbaceous flavor of the basil complements the sweetness of the corn perfectly. Plus, it's an easy way to add some extra flavor and nutrients to your meal.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BUTTER BASIL GRILLED CORN ON THE COB
A simple way to prepare sweet summer corn on the grill, then tossed with melted butter and fragrant basil.
Provided by Buy This Cook That
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Soak corn for atleast 30 minutes in cold water. Drain.
- Heat grill to medium high. Cook corn on the grill until browned on all sides, rotating every few minutes. The corn is done when you pull back the husk and the kernels are tender.
- If desired, you can place the shucked corn back onto the grill bare for more smoky flavor.
- Combine the melted butter and fresh basil in a small bowl.
- To serve, place the shucked grilled corn on a tray and pour the basil butter over the top.
- Serve HOT!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 145 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 81 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g
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
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 CORN WITH HERB BUTTER
This well-seasoned butter will douse each ear of corn with flavor as it melts.
Provided by Chris Morocco
Categories Herb Side Fourth of July Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Father's Day Backyard BBQ Corn Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Butter Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Mix butter, herbs, salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Set herb butter aside.
- Brush corn with oil and grill, turning often, until it is tender and charred in spots, 5-8 minutes.
- Transfer corn to a large platter or bowl and spread with reserved herb butter, dividing evenly.
- DO AHEAD: Herb butter can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before spreading over grilled ears of corn.
BASIL GRILLED CORN ON THE COB
Corn on the cob is a comforting and cherished Midwest dish. It's amazing when grilled, and my recipe adds a few unexpected ingredients to make it taste even more like summertime. -Caitlin Dawson, Monroe, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place corn in a 6-qt. stockpot; cover with cold water. Soak 20 minutes; drain. Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottoms; remove silk. Brush butter over corn; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Press 4 basil leaves onto each cob. Rewrap corn in husks; secure with kitchen string., Grill corn, covered, over medium heat 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning often. Cut string and peel back husks; discard basil leaves. Squeeze lemon juice over corn; sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, spread with additional butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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 WITH BASIL BUTTER
Fresh corn on the cob is grilled to perfection and slathered in herbed basil butter. The perfect summer side!
Provided by Danelle
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
- Place the ingredients for the basil butter in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until blended. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
- Brush the corn with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill for about 10-15 minutes, turning frequently, until corn is charred and tender. Serve hot with basil butter.
GRILLED CORN WITH BASIL BUTTER
Steps:
- Combine the butter and basil in a food processor and process until smooth, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and pulse a few more times. Scrape into a small bowl.
- Put a large saute pan on the grill over low heat and add the basil butter. When the butter is hot add the corn kernels and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with torn basil leaves and scallions.
CORN WITH BASIL BUTTER
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 ears of corn
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the butter, basil, lemon zest, garlic and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Puree until smooth.
- Spread the basil butter on the grilled corn. Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle with shredded Parmesan.
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 ON THE COB WITH ZESTY BUTTER
This is a wonderful way of preserving the fresh taste of summer corn and one less pot to worry about cleaning.
Provided by Kate in Ontario
Categories Corn
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Carefully pull back each piece of corn husk one by one without detaching it from base.
- Remove corn silk and replace husks one piece at a time over corn kernels.
- Tie string around center of each cob and trim string close to knot.
- Soak corn in sink of cold water for 30 minutes.
- Remove from water and pat dry.
- Grill over medium heat turning occasionally until tender- about 15 minutes.
- Combine spread ingredients and serve with corn.
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
Tips:
- Choose fresh, sweet corn on the cob. Look for ears with tightly packed kernels and a bright green color.
- Soak the corn in cold water for at least 30 minutes before grilling. This will help to prevent the kernels from drying out.
- Grill the corn over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until the kernels are tender and slightly charred. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
- Make the basil butter while the corn is grilling. Combine softened butter, chopped basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix until well combined.
- Spread the basil butter over the grilled corn and serve immediately.
Conclusion:
Grilled sweet corn with basil butter is a simple but delicious side dish that is perfect for summer cookouts. The corn is grilled to perfection and the basil butter adds a flavorful touch. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your next party or gathering.
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