Best 12 Corn On The Cob With Lemon Basil Butter Recipes

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Indulge in the sweet and savory symphony of Corn on the Cob with Lemon Basil Butter, a delectable dish that elevates the classic summer treat to a culinary masterpiece. This recipe offers a unique twist, transforming ordinary corn on the cob into an extraordinary experience with a burst of citrusy freshness and aromatic basil. Each bite is a harmonious blend of sweet corn, tangy lemon, and savory basil, perfectly complemented by the richness of butter. But that's not all; this article also presents a collection of enticing variations to satisfy every palate. From the spicy kick of Chipotle Lime Butter to the smoky allure of Roasted Garlic Butter, there's a flavor combination to suit every craving. Embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the versatility of corn on the cob, creating a memorable side dish or main course that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

CORN WITH BASIL BUTTER



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 ears of corn

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup fresh basil
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1 clove garlic
Kosher salt
4 ears of corn, grilled
Freshly ground pepper
Shredded Parmesan cheese, for topping

Steps:

  • Combine the butter, basil, lemon zest, garlic and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Puree until smooth.
  • Spread the basil butter on the grilled corn. Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle with shredded Parmesan.

FRESH CORN WITH LEMON-BASIL PARMESAN BUTTER



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Your hot corn on the cob will most definitely win in the best-dressed category if you brush it with this lemon-basil butter and some grated Parmesan.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 hot cooked ears corn on the cob
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/2 tsp. lemon zest
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Brush corn with combined butter, basil and zest.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 6 g

HERB-BUTTERED CORN ON THE COB



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
8 cloves garlic
Zest of 1 lemon
Pinch kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 sticks butter, softened
Oil, for oiling grill
6 ears corn, shucked and silks cleaned

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the basil, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Pulse until everything is thoroughly chopped and combined. Add the butter and pulse until thoroughly mixed. Scrape the butter mixture out of the food processor onto a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper and form into a log. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Preheat a grill or a grill pan for medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the corn, rotating it as it cooks, until lightly charred in places, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Remove the corn from the grill, smear each ear with a generous amount of the herb butter and serve.

CORN ON THE COB WITH LEMON-PEPPER BUTTER



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Roasting fresh-picked corn is as old as the Ozark hills where I was raised. My Grandpa Mitchell always salted and peppered his butter on the edge of his plate before spreading it on his corn, and I did the same as a kid. Today, I continue the tradition by serving lemon-pepper butter with roasted corn-it's a favorite! -Allene Bary-Cooper, Wichita Falls, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 medium ears sweet corn
1 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottoms; remove silk. Rewrap corn in husks; secure with kitchen string. Place in a stockpot; cover with cold water. Soak 20 minutes; drain., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix butter and lemon pepper. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning often., Cut string and peel back husks. Serve corn with butter mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 520mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

JAMIE'S SWEET AND EASY CORN ON THE COB



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My mother-in-law gave me this quick and easy recipe for the sweetest, tastiest corn cobs!

Provided by heatherjane

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 ears corn on the cob, husks and silk removed

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot about 3/4 full of water and bring to a boil. Stir in sugar and lemon juice, dissolving the sugar. Gently place ears of corn into boiling water, cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let the corn cook in the hot water until tender, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 13.5 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

CORN ON THE COB WITH LEMON-BASIL BUTTER



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Our Lemon-Basil Butter is not only delicious with corn on the cob -- try stirring it into hot pasta or rice or as a condiment on top of grilled fish.

Categories     corn     cob     lemon     basil     butter     grill

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 c. unsalted butter
3/4 c. fresh basil leaves
2 tsp. grated lemon zest
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 clove garlic
3/4 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
8 ear corn

Steps:

  • Lemon-Basil Butter: Put all ingredients in food processor and pulse until basil is incorporated into the butter and is light green. Transfer to a small serving bowl (can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated; let soften before serving
  • For Grilled Corn on the Cob in Husks: Pull off dry outside husks; tear several into 1/4-inch-wide strips to use as ties. Gently peel back inner husks, remove silk, and lightly coat corn with Lemon-Basil Butter. Lay inner husks back in place around corn. Tie at top with reserved husk strips. Immerse cobs in a large bowl of cold water and soak for 20 minutes. Drain well. Place on a hot grill for 20 minutes, turning often. If grilling without the husks, grill 7 to 10 minutes, turning often, until tender. Serve with extra Lemon-Basil Butter on the side. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories

GRILLED CORN WITH BASIL BUTTER



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup basil leaves, plus more for garnish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ears corn, husked and kernels removed
Sliced scallions, for garnish

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 LEMON BASIL BUTTER



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Categories     Vegetable     Side

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
2 tsp grated lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed through a press
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
8 ears corn, in husks

Steps:

  • 1. Make the lemon basil butter: put first 7 ingredients in food processor and pulse until basil turns the butter light green. Transfer to a small serving bowl (can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated) 2. Pull off dry outside husks, tear several into 1/4 inch wide strips to use as ties. Gently peel back inner husks, remove silk and lightly coat corn with lemon basil butter. Lay inner husks back in place around corn. Tie at top with reserved husk strips. Immerse cobs in a large bowl of cold water and soak for 20 mins. Drain well. Place on a hot grill for 20 minutes, turning often. If grilling without the husks, grill 7 to 10 minutes turning often until tender. Serve with extra butter on the side.

CORN ON THE COB WITH OLD BAY AND LEMON



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If you've had the pleasure of eating your way through a bucket of Maryland blue crabs poured out onto newspaper, you've probably had Old Bay seasoning. It's a blend of celery salt, black pepper, crushed red-pepper flakes and paprika, and any member of its fiercely loyal Mid-Atlantic fan base will tell you that it should be present at any proper crab or shrimp boil. In this recipe, you get lots of that seaside flavor without having to source fresh blue crab.

Provided by Emily Fleischaker

Categories     vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ears fresh corn, shucked
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 lemon, zested and cut into wedges, for serving
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Heat your grill to medium-high. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until cooked through and lightly charred, 10 to 12 minutes. (Alternatively, add corn to a large pot of salted boiling water and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.)
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together butter, half the lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning.
  • Slather hot corn with butter mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining zest and Old Bay seasoning, to taste. Serve with lemon wedges alongside for squeezing.

CORN ON THE COB WITH LEMON-BASIL BUTTER



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Make and share this Corn on the Cob With Lemon-Basil Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alia55

Categories     Low Protein

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup fresh basil, lightly packed
2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, crushed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
8 ears corn, in husks

Steps:

  • Butter: Put all ingredients in food processor and pulse until basil is incorporated and the butter is light green.
  • Transfer to a small serving bowl
  • Corn: Pull off dry outside husks; tear several into 1/4-inch-wide strips to use as ties.
  • Gently peel back inner husks, remove silk, and lightly coat corn with Lemon-Basil Butter.
  • Lay inner husks back in place around corn.
  • Tie at top with reserved husk strips.
  • Immerse cobs in a large bowl of cold water and soak for 20 minutes.
  • Drain well.
  • Place on a hot grill for 20 minutes, turning often.
  • Serve with extra Lemon-Basil Butter on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.8, Fat 36.1, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 91.5, Sodium 243.1, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.9, Protein 4.4

BASIL LIME BUTTER FOR CORN ON THE COB



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Next time you serve corn on the cob, try something a little different by using this delicious Basil Butter! It's simple to do in your food processor. From Cuisine at Home.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup basil leaves, lightly packed
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch sugar

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.

BASIL GRILLED CORN ON THE COB



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Select fresh corn on the cob: Look for ears with bright green husks and plump, tightly packed kernels. Avoid ears with dry or damaged husks.
  • Clean the corn: Remove the husks and silks from the corn. Rinse the ears under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Cook the corn: You can boil, steam, or grill the corn on the cob. Boiling is the most common method and takes about 5-7 minutes. Steaming preserves more nutrients and takes about 10-12 minutes. Grilling gives the corn a smoky flavor and takes about 10-12 minutes.
  • Make the lemon basil butter: Combine softened butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until well combined.
  • Serve the corn: Brush the cooked corn on the cob with the lemon basil butter. Sprinkle with additional chopped basil, if desired.

Conclusion:

Corn on the cob with lemon basil butter is a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed during the summer months. The combination of sweet corn, tangy lemon, and fragrant basil creates a refreshing and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe is also a great way to use up fresh herbs from your garden. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this recipe a try!

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