Basil Corn On The Cob Recipes

BASIL CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• Combine basil, oil, red pepper, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
• Remove husks from corn.
• Place each ear of corn on a piece of heavy foil.
• Brush ears with mixture.
• Wrap corn in the foil.
• Place corn on the grill rack directly over medium coals. Grill uncovered about 20 minutes/until kernels are tender, turning frequently.

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.

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.

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 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.