Grilled Corn on the Cob With Herbs
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Grilling corn on the cob, especially when slathered with butter and sprinkled with fresh herbs, is when of the joys of summer. Use cotton string to secure the husks around the corn; synthetic string can melt when heated.


Grilled Corn on the Cob With Herbs

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Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Related Categories: Corn on the Cob, Grilling
 
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Ingredients
  • 6 
    fresh ears yellow and/or white sweet corn (with husks)
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  • 6  tablespoons
    butter or margarine, softened
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  • 36  sprigs or leaves of
    cilantro or basil
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    100-percent cotton kitchen string
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    Lime or lemon juice (optional)
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Directions
1.
Carefully peel back corn husks, but do not remove. Remove and discard the silks. Gently rinse corn. Pat dry. Spread softened butter or margarine evenly over each ear of corn. Space 6 herb sprigs or leaves evenly around cob, gently pressing herbs into butter. Carefully fold husks back around tops of cobs. Tie husk tops with kitchen string.
2.
Grill corn on the rack of a covered grill directly over medium coals for 25 to 30 minutes, until kernels are tender, turning and rearranging with long-handled tongs three times. Or, grill corn indirectly on the rack of a covered grill, arranging coals around the edge of the grill. Place corn on the rack above the center of the grill, and cook 25 to 30 minutes, until kernels are tender, turning and rearranging three times.
3.
To serve, remove the string from corn. Peel back husks. If desired, squeeze lime juice over cilantro corn or lemon juice over basil corn. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 185, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 137 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 14%, Vitamin C 9%, Calcium 1%, Iron 3%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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