Best 8 Grilled Corn On The Cob With Mesquite Cilantro Butter Recipes

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**Grilled Corn on the Cob with Mesquite Cilantro Butter: A Summertime Delight**

As the sun shines brightly and the air fills with the scent of grilled delights, it's time to indulge in a classic summertime treat: grilled corn on the cob. This article presents a mouthwatering recipe for grilled corn on the cob, elevated with a tantalizing mesquite cilantro butter that adds a unique smoky and herbaceous flavor. The recipe also includes a delightful variation using cotija cheese and chili powder, creating a Mexican-inspired twist. Additionally, a vegan alternative is provided, featuring a zesty lime-herb butter that delivers a burst of freshness. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or crave something more adventurous, these recipes will guide you towards a flavorful and memorable grilled corn experience.

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GRILLED CORN WITH CILANTRO BUTTER



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Grilled corn is delicious with this cilantro-and-lime butter, but feel free to swap in olive oil for a dairy-free side dish that's perfect for summer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Mexican-Inspired Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest, plus 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
Coarse salt
12 ears corn, husked
Grated cotija or parmesan cheese, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Puree cilantro, butter, lime zest and juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in food processor.
  • Heat grill to medium-high. Brush corn with some of the cilantro butter, and season with salt. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until nicely charred and bright in color, 10 to 12 minutes. Brush corn again with remaining cilantro butter. Sprinkle generously with cheese. Serve warm.

GRILLED CORN WITH GARLIC-CILANTRO BUTTER



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Crunchy and sweet cobs of fresh corn, seasoned with butter and herbs, make the perfect accompaniment for grilled meats.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ears corn in husks
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black and red pepper blend or black pepper

Steps:

  • Place corn (in husks) in large container; cover with cold water. Let stand 2 hours.
  • In small bowl, mix Garlic-Cilantro Butter ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until serving.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place corn (in husks) on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 20 to 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until corn is tender. Remove husks from corn. Serve corn with Garlic-Cilantro Butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg

GRILLED CORN WITH CILANTRO LIME BUTTER



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Simple grilled corn on the cob.

Provided by BritanyRachelle

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 pinch cayenne pepper
8 ears corn on the cob, unhusked
3 quarts cold water, or as needed to cover

Steps:

  • Cream butter in a bowl until smooth; mix in cilantro, lime juice, and cayenne pepper until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.
  • Peel husks back from ears of corn starting at the top, leaving the husks attached at the bottom of the ears. Remove all the corn silk and close husks over the ears again. Cover corn ears with cold water in a large bowl until husks are thoroughly soaked, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place the corn in husks onto the hot grate and grill covered until husks are charred and the corn kernels are tender, 20 to 25 minutes, turning often. Strip off husks and serve corn with cilantro lime butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 188.3 mg, Sugar 3 g

PERFECTLY GRILLED CORN ON THE COB



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Find out the secret to Bobby Flay's Perfectly Grilled Corn on the Cob recipe from Food Network, a summer side served with homemade herb and barbecue butters.

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 ears corn
Kosher salt
BBQ Butter, recipe follows
Herb Butter, recipe follows
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 small red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons Spanish paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 teaspoon toasted cumin seeds
1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, slightly softened
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (basil, chives or tarragon)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the grill to medium.
  • Pull the outer husks down the ear to the base. Strip away the silk from each ear of corn by hand. Fold husks back into place, and place the ears of corn in a large bowl of cold water with 1 tablespoon of salt for 10 minutes.
  • Remove corn from water and shake off excess. Place the corn on the grill, close the cover and grill for 15 to 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, or until kernels are tender when pierced with a paring knife. Remove the husks and eat on the cob or remove the kernels. Serve with the BBQ Butter and/or Herb Butter. Spread over the corn while hot.
  • Heat the oil in a medium saute pan over high heat until almost smoking. Add the onion and cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the paprika, cayenne, cumin and ancho powder and cook for 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup of water and cook until the mixture becomes thickened and the water reduces. Let cool slightly.
  • Place the butter in a food processor, add the spice mixture and Worcestershire sauce and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, scrape the mixture into a small bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Combine in a food processor and process until smooth.

GRILLED CORN WITH CILANTRO LIME BUTTER



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A SUMMER STAPLE! Butter, cilantro, garlic, lime, chili powder, and paprika. Option to grill or roast corn. SO GOOD!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     summer

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
3 cloves garlic, pressed
Zest of 1 lime
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 ears corn, unhusked
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine butter, cilantro, garlic, lime zest, chili powder and paprika; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside. Preheat grill to medium heat. Peel back outer husks, leaving them attached at the base of the ear; do not remove inner husks. Remove and discard silks; rinse corn and pat dry using paper towels. Brush corn with canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add corn to grill; cover and cook, turning occasionally, until husks are slightly charred and corn is tender, about 12-15 minutes.* Peel down husks and spread with butter mixture. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

GRILLED CORN WITH LIME-CILANTRO BUTTER



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Provided by Lulu Powers

Categories     Side     Fourth of July     Backyard BBQ     Lime     Corn     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Cilantro     Butter     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
12 ears fresh corn, shucked

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the butter, lime juice, lime zest, sugar, salt, and cilantro in a medium bowl and mix well.
  • 2. Grill the corn on a medium-hot grill for 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • 3. Transfer the lime-cilantro butter to a serving bowl and serve with the corn.

CORN WITH CILANTRO-LIME BUTTER



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I like to use fresh cilantro from my garden in this lime butter I created especially for grilled corn. —Andrea Reynolds, Westlake, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
12 medium ears sweet corn, husked
Grated Cotija cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix butter, cilantro, lime juice and lime zest. Shape into a log; wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Wrap each ear of corn in a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 14 in. square)., Grill corn, covered, over medium heat until tender, turning occasionally, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, cut lime butter into 12 slices. Remove corn from grill. Carefully open foil, allowing steam to escape. Serve corn with butter and, if desired, cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY GRILLED CORN WITH CHIPOTLE-LIME BUTTER



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Grilling corn in the husks is so easy. There's no need to remove the silk and tie the husk closed before grilling. Just soak, grill and add your favorite flavored butter. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 large ears sweet corn in husks
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
Coarse sea salt, optional

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, cover corn with cold water. Soak 30 minutes; drain. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat until tender, turning occasionally, 25-30 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients. Carefully peel back husks; discard silk. Spread butter mixture over corn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Select the right corn: Choose fresh corn with bright green husks and plump kernels. Avoid corn with brown or yellow husks, as this indicates that the corn is old and may be tough.
  • Prepare the corn properly: Remove the husks and silks from the corn, then rinse the corn under cold water. To prevent the corn from drying out during grilling, soak it in cold water for 30 minutes before grilling.
  • Use a well-seasoned grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and brush the grates with oil to prevent the corn from sticking. You can also use a grill basket to help keep the corn from falling through the grates.
  • Grill the corn until it is tender and slightly charred: This will usually take 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the corn. Turn the corn every few minutes to ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Make the mesquite-cilantro butter while the corn is grilling: Combine softened butter, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, lime zest, and mesquite seasoning in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
  • Brush the corn with the mesquite-cilantro butter: Once the corn is cooked, brush it with the mesquite-cilantro butter. This will add a delicious flavor and help to keep the corn moist.

Conclusion:

Grilled corn on the cob with mesquite-cilantro butter is a delicious and easy summer side dish. With its smoky, savory flavor and hint of lime, this corn is sure to be a hit at your next barbecue or cookout. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to enjoy fresh corn, give this recipe a try!

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