Best 11 Grilled Corn With Cilantro Butter Recipes

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**Grilled Corn with Cilantro Butter: A Delightful Summer Treat**

As the sun shines brightly and the air fills with the scents of summer, it's time to indulge in the quintessential grilled corn on the cob, elevated with a luscious cilantro butter that adds an explosion of flavor. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to creating this classic dish, ensuring perfectly charred corn kernels that burst with sweetness and a vibrant cilantro butter that complements its natural flavors. Additionally, the article offers variations such as Spicy Chipotle Butter and Garlic Herb Butter, allowing you to customize your grilled corn experience. Whether you prefer a smoky and spicy kick or a savory and aromatic twist, these recipes have got you covered. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and prepare to savor this delightful summer treat that will tantalize your taste buds.

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GRILLED CORN WITH GARLIC-CILANTRO BUTTER



Grilled Corn with Garlic-Cilantro Butter image

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 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 SKEWERS WITH CHIPOTLE- CILANTRO BUTTER



Grilled Corn Skewers with Chipotle- Cilantro Butter image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ears fresh corn, silks removed, husks left on, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 to 4 chipotle chiles in adobo, pureed, 2 tablespoons total
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Honey, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat grill over high heat.
  • 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. Remove from the grill, let cool slightly, remove husks and cut into 1-inch rounds.
  • Combine the butter, chipotle, garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper and honey in a food processor until smooth.
  • Skewer the corn onto 1 skewer (so the corn lays flat), and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until slightly charred. Remove and immediately brush with the butter and garnish with chopped cilantro.

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.

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.

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 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.

GRILLED CORN WITH GARLIC BUTTER



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ears sweet corn in the husks
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (if using salted butter, omit the salt)
3 tablespoons minced fresh flat leaf parsley or cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to high.
  • Strip back the corn husks, as you would peel a banana, exposing the kernels. Bring the husks together beneath the ear of corn to make a sort of handle and tie with string.
  • Place the butter, parsley, and garlic in a mixing bowl and whisk or beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Lightly brush the corn with a little of the butter and arrange on the grate, positioning the ears in such a way that the husks are away from the fire. Grill the corn until the kernels are handsomely browned on all sides, turning as needed, basting with the remaining butter, and most important, seasoning generously with salt and pepper. Serve at once and get ready for one of the most fabulous tastes in life.

HONEY BUTTER GRILLED CORN



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This technique for grilling corn uses a side pan of honey butter to thoroughly drench the corn in flavor while keeping it hot and juicy until you're ready to eat. If you are feeling creative, change the ingredients of the liquid bath: Add a couple of tablespoons of Korean gochujang and a few minced garlic cloves to the base mixture, then finish the corn with toasted sesame seeds for a sweet-hot version. Add a half-cup of sake, two tablespoons of light miso paste and two tablespoons of soy sauce for a sake-miso glaze. Blend a couple of canned chipotle chiles with a few tablespoons of lime juice, add it to the bath and finish the corn with freshly minced cilantro or mint. To complete this recipe, you'll need a disposable aluminum 9-by-13-inch baking pan, or a similarly sized stovetop-safe vessel that you don't mind getting a bit dirty.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons honey
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons mild chile flakes, such as gochugaru (see Tip)
Salt
6 ears corn, shucked
Small handful of minced fresh parsley leaves or chives

Steps:

  • Combine the honey, butter, chile flakes, 1 cup water and 1 teaspoon of salt in a deep disposable 9-by-13-inch aluminum tray.
  • Adjust the burners on a gas grill or arrange the hot coals on a charcoal grill to build a fire that is hot on one side and medium-low on the other side. Place the aluminum tray on the cooler side. Cover and let heat for a few minutes, swirling the butter occasionally until it is all melted and the liquid simmers gently.
  • Add the corn to the hot side of the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until the kernels are lightly blackened in spots all over, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the corn to the aluminum tray and turn to coat in the liquid. Keep turning as the liquid reduces to a shiny glaze, 10 to 12 minutes. (You can also cook other foods over the hot side while the corn stays hot in the tray. Once glazed, you can continue to hold the corn in the pan for up to another 30 to 45 minutes, turning it occasionally and topping up with ¼ cup water as necessary to prevent the honey and butter from burning.)
  • When ready to serve, coat a final time, sprinkle the corn with the minced parsley or chives and transfer to a serving platter.

GRILLED CORN WITH HERB BUTTER



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This well-seasoned butter will douse each ear of corn with flavor as it melts.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Herb     Side     Fourth of July     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Father's Day     Backyard BBQ     Corn     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Butter     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tender herbs (such as cilantro, chives, and/or flat-leaf parsley)
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cayenne pepper
8 ears corn, shucked
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Mix butter, herbs, salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Set herb butter aside.
  • Brush corn with oil and grill, turning often, until it is tender and charred in spots, 5-8 minutes.
  • Transfer corn to a large platter or bowl and spread with reserved herb butter, dividing evenly.
  • DO AHEAD: Herb butter can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before spreading over grilled ears of corn.

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:

  • Choosing Fresh Corn: Select ears with tightly packed, bright green kernels. Avoid any ears with dry or damaged husks.
  • Husk Removal: To easily remove the husk, microwave the corn for 2-3 minutes. This will loosen the husk and make it peel off easily.
  • Grilling Technique: Grill the corn over medium-high heat, turning frequently to ensure even cooking. You can also grill the corn in foil packets to enhance flavor and prevent drying.
  • Basting the Corn: Brush the corn with melted cilantro butter or your preferred marinade during grilling. This adds flavor and prevents the corn from drying out.
  • Seasoning: Sprinkle the grilled corn with salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese for a classic flavor combination.
  • Serving Suggestions: Grilled corn is a versatile side dish that pairs well with grilled meats, salads, and fish. You can also use it as a topping for tacos or nachos.

Conclusion:

Grilled corn on the cob is a delightful summer treat that can be enjoyed as a standalone snack or as part of a larger meal. With its smoky flavor and customizable toppings, it is a crowd-pleaser that is both easy to make and bursting with flavor. Experiment with different bastes and seasonings to create your own unique grilled corn recipe that will become a staple in your outdoor cooking repertoire.

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