Basil Grilled Corn On The Cob

Name: Basil Grilled Corn On The Cob
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

8 ingredients

2 steps

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

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 four 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.