Best 7 Grilled Corn With Cilantro And Sesame Recipes

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Grilled corn is a summer staple that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe takes grilled corn to the next level with a flavorful cilantro and sesame dressing. The dressing is made with fresh cilantro, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and sesame oil. It is tangy, aromatic, and the perfect complement to the sweet charred corn. Serve it as a side dish, appetizer, or even as a main course with some grilled protein.

This article also includes recipes for other delicious grilled corn dishes, such as:

- Grilled Corn with Avocado and Feta: This recipe combines fresh avocado, feta cheese, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing for a light and refreshing take on grilled corn.

- Grilled Corn with Bacon and Chipotle Mayo: This recipe adds smoky bacon and a creamy chipotle mayo to grilled corn for a dish that is sure to satisfy.

- Grilled Corn Salad with Black Beans and Mango: This recipe is a hearty salad that combines grilled corn, black beans, mango, avocado, and a cilantro-lime dressing.

- Grilled Corn and Zucchini Skewers: This recipe skewers grilled corn and zucchini with cherry tomatoes and halloumi cheese for a fun and flavorful appetizer or side dish.

No matter how you choose to prepare it, grilled corn is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED CORN WITH SESAME-SOY BUTTER



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Mark Twain advocated for boiling corn - preferably right in the corn field. But there's no better way to cook corn than by grilling. The high dry heat of the fire caramelizes the natural plant sugars, intensifying the corn's natural sweetness while adding a beguiling smoky flavor. The key is to brown the kernels on all sides. To form a convenient handle for eating the corn, fold the husk back below the stem end. In this version, the corn is seasoned with sesame, soy, mirin and butter.

Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories     vegetables

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin or honey
Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for the grill grates
4 ears corn in husks
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds or toasted white sesame seeds
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives or scallion greens

Steps:

  • Make the sesame soy butter: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk in the sesame oil, soy sauce, mirin and several grinds of pepper until well-blended. Remove from the heat and reserve.
  • Set up your grill for direct grilling and heat to high (450 to 600 degrees). Brush or scrape the grill grate clean and oil it with a tightly folded paper towel dipped in oil and drawn across the grate with tongs. Fold a 12-by-18-inch sheet of aluminum foil in thirds like a business letter to make a grill shield.
  • Meanwhile, cut the tapered end off one ear of corn. Pull the husk back over the stem end as if peeling a banana to expose the kernels. Rotate the corn as you peel it and gather the husks together below the stem. Tightly tie the husks with butcher's string or a strip of corn husk to form a handle. Discard the silks. Repeat with the remaining corn. Breathe a sigh of relief: The hard part is over. Brush each ear of corn on all sides with some of the sesame-soy butter.
  • Arrange the corn on the grate, sliding the folded aluminum foil grill shield under the husks to keep them from burning. Grill the corn, turning the ears so they roast evenly and basting the corn with some sesame-soy butter, until darkly browned all over, about 3 minutes per side. (If you are using a gas grill, close the cover while grilling.)
  • Transfer the corn to a platter. Brush one final time with any remaining sesame-soy butter. Sprinkle the corn on all sides with sesame seeds and chives.

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 CILANTRO AND SESAME



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Top grilled shrimp with a flavorful combination of fresh ginger, minced jalapeño peppers, and fresh cilantro. This simple seasonal side is easy to make and goes well with sautéed shrimp, grilled fish, or steak.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ears corn, husks and silk removed
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeno
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until kernels are tender and charred in spots, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sesame oil, ginger, jalapeno, and cilantro; season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer corn to a platter and spread sesame oil mixture over cobs. Sprinkle each with sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g

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.

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

BEST EVER CILANTRO CORN SALSA



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This is a recipe I have been making for years. It is the number one dish people ask me to bring to parties. It is great with tortilla chips or on top of grilled chicken or steak. It also makes a wonderful filling for vegetarian tacos.

Provided by Lisa Avery Croff

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Corn Salsa Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ears corn on the cob, husks and silk removed
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced
½ bunch cilantro, stems cut off and leaves chopped
1 white onion, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
kosher salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Cook corn on the preheated grill until the kernels are lightly charred but still firm, 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning often. Cut kernels off the cobs, transfer to a large salad bowl, and let cool.
  • Mix in tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, white onion, garlic, olive oil, and red wine vinegar; season with kosher salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 82 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

GRILLED CORN WITH JALAPEñO-FETA BUTTER



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This dish puts a spicy, cheesy spin on the classic buttered corn-on-the-cob. The ears are charred on the grill, then rubbed with a feta and jalapeño-flecked butter that melts all over the sweet, blackened kernels. The compound butter is perfectly adaptable. You can substitute other cheeses for the feta, and play around with different kinds of chiles and herbs. Be sure to save any leftover compound butter in the freezer. It's also terrific sliced on top of grilled or roasted chicken, fish or meats.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup crumbled feta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, basil or dill
1 large garlic clove, finely grated or mashed to a paste
1/2 teaspoon fresh lime or lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
6 ears corn, shucked
Olive oil, for grilling

Steps:

  • To prepare the jalapeño-feta butter, in a small bowl, mash together the butter, jalapeño, feta, cilantro, garlic, lime or lemon juice, salt and coriander.
  • Divide the butter equally onto six pieces of parchment paper large enough to wrap them snugly (6-inch squares should do it), form into logs, and wrap well, twisting the ends like candy wrappers. Chill for at least 2 hours and up to 3 days before using, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Light the grill or heat the broiler, arranging the rack about 4 inches from the heat source. Brush corn lightly with oil. Grill until charred on all sides, 3 to 6 minutes total.
  • Transfer corn to plates, and serve each ear with a log of jalapeño-feta butter for rubbing onto the ear.

Tips:

  • Choose the right corn. Look for ears with tightly packed kernels and a bright green husk. Avoid ears with brown or yellow husks, as these are likely to be old and dry.
  • Prepare the corn properly. Remove the husks and silks from the corn. If desired, you can also trim the ends of the ears.
  • Use a hot grill. The grill should be preheated to medium-high heat before you start grilling the corn.
  • Grill the corn for 10-15 minutes. Turn the corn every few minutes to ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Season the corn to taste. Once the corn is cooked, season it with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings.

Conclusion:

Grilled corn is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a larger meal. It is a great way to use up fresh corn in the summer months. With its smoky flavor and slightly charred exterior, grilled corn is a surefire hit with everyone. So next time you're firing up the grill, be sure to add some corn to the menu!

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