Butter Basil Grilled Corn On The Cob Food

BASIL GRILLED CORN ON THE COB

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.

GRILLED BASIL BUTTER CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• Combine the fresh minced basil with the softened butter.
• Tear off about a 12 inch strip of aluminum foil for each of the ears of corn.
• Now it is time to get your hands dirty! Rub the ear of corn with the butter and basil mixture and then sprinkle the corn with Kosher salt on all sides. Be generous here and there's really no better way to do it other than using your hands to rub on the butter. If you have dry hands, you are welcome for the moisture treatment.
• Place the corn with butter basil in the middle of a sheet of aluminum foil and wrap on all sides to form a pocket. Make sure to seal the foil completely so nothing leaks out on the grill.
• Repeat the butter basil lathering and aluminum foil wrapping process for the remaining ears of corn.
• Preheat the grill to high heat.
• Once the grill is heated, place all of your corn foil torpedoes on the grill.
• Keep the lid closed as much as possible and grill for a total of 20 minutes, turning the ears of corn a quarter of a turn every 5 minutes.
• After 20 minutes, remove the corn from the grill and place on a platter to cool slightly (caution, the contents are hot! I know that's about as surprising as finding out coffee is hot, but it bears mentioning).
• Serve with the remaining basil butter and a side of dental floss.

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.

GRILLED CORN WITH BASIL BUTTER

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.

CORN ON THE COB WITH BASIL BUTTER

Steps:

• Puree 1/2 stick softened butter, 1/4 cup basil, the zest of 1 lemon, 1 garlic clove and a pinch of salt. Cook 4 ears of corn in boiling salted water until tender, about 4 minutes. Top with the basil butter and 3 tablespoons shredded parmesan; season with salt and pepper.

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH ZESTY BUTTER

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 CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• To make the butter, in a small bowl, mash the butter ingredients together with the back of a fork, and then stir to distribute the seasonings throughout the butter.
• Brush about 1 tablespoon oil the seasoned butter all over each ear of corn. Grill over Direct Medium heat until browned in spots and tender, 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve warm with the remaining butter spread on corn.

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH JALAPENO-LIME-BUTTER

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (high heat).
• Grill chiles until charred on all sides.
• Cool 5 minutes.
• Using small paring knife, peel chiles.
• Scrape out seeds and pale membranes; discard.
• Coarsely chop chiles; transfer to processor.
• Add butter, garlic, and lime peel; process until smooth.
• Season jalapeno-lime butter to taste with salt.
• Transfer to small bowl. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
• Grill corn until husks are blackened on all sides, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes.
• Wearing oven mitts to protect hands, remove husks and silk from corn.
• Serve immediately with jalapeno-lime butter and salt.

BASIL LIME BUTTER FOR CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• Pulse basil and garlic in a food processor until chopped.
• Add butter, lime juice, salt and sugar; process until smooth.
• Transfer to a container and refrigerate.
• Enough for 8 ears of corn.

BBQ BUTTER FOR GRILLED CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together completely.
• Refridgerate until ready to use.
• Spread on corn hot off the grill.