Herbed Grilled Corn on the Cob

Side Dishes

I'd never grilled corn until last summer when my sister-in-law served it for us. What a treat! So simple, yet delicious, grilled corn is now a must on my summer menu.

Average Rating: 4.428571

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + soaking Grill: 25 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

8 medium ears sweet corn
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Place corn in a stockpot; cover with cold water. Soak 20 minutes; drain. Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottoms; remove silk.
2. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; spread over corn. Rewrap corn in husks; secure with kitchen string.
3. Grill corn; covered, over medium heat until tender, 25-30 minutes, turning often. Cut string and peel back husks.

Nutrition Facts

1 ear of corn with 1 tablespoon butter mixture: 178 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 277mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.