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Basil Grilled Corn on the Cob

4.5 | 2 Reviews
Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + soaking Grill: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Caitlin Dawson, Monroe, Ohio

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Taste of Home's Editorial Process

Updated on Oct. 23, 2022

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

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Basil Grilled Corn on the Cob

4.5 | 2 Reviews Add your review
Yield:4 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:20 min
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Ingredients

  • 4 medium ears sweet corn
  • 4 teaspoons butter, melted
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 16 fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 medium lemon
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
  • Additional butter, optional
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Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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

1 ear of corn: 125 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 489mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
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