Grilled Corn on the Cob

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Grilled Corn on the Cob
45 min.
8
413kcal

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Grilled Corn on the Cob is a quintessential summer side dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the season right to your table. Imagine biting into perfectly charred corn, its natural sweetness enhanced by a zesty cilantro-lime pesto that dances on your palate. This vegetarian and gluten-free delight is not only a feast for the senses but also a healthy option, boasting just 413 calories per serving.

Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and family alike. The preparation is simple and quick, taking only 45 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for busy cooks. The combination of fresh ingredients, including fragrant cilantro, zesty lime juice, and rich olive oil, creates a mouthwatering experience that elevates the humble corn on the cob to gourmet status.

As you grill the corn, the husks protect the kernels, allowing them to steam and retain their moisture, while the final char adds a smoky depth of flavor. Brushed with a luscious pesto and finished with a sprinkle of fleur de sel, each bite is a celebration of summer. Serve it alongside pats of butter and extra lime wedges for a truly indulgent treat. Get ready to savor the taste of summer with this irresistible Grilled Corn on the Cob!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves 
  •  ears corn 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin 
  • servings fleur del sel 
  •  garlic clove grated peeled
  • teaspoon pepper fresh black finely
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons juice of lime freshly squeezed
  •  lime cut into 4 to 6 wedges
  • ounces butter unsalted cut into pats
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • blender
  • grill

Directions

  1. Keeping the husks attached, peel them back in sections on each ear of corn, and remove the silk. Cover the exposed corn with the husk.
  2. Soak the corn in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Preheat one grate of a well-oiled charcoal or gas grill to medium-high and another to high.
  4. Place the cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small food processor or in a blender and pulse to combine. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the oils. Alternately the pesto can be combined by hand. Set aside.
  5. Place the corn, still covered by the husk, on the medium-high grate. Cook for 3 minutes, turn to the other side, and cook for 3 minutes.
  6. Remove from the grill, peel back the husk, return to the high grate to mark and lightly char the corn on all sides, turning and jockeying between medium and high as need for 5 to 7 minutes total.
  7. Remove the corn from the grill and brush generously with the pesto. Squeeze lime over the ears and sprinkle with fleur de sel.
  8. Serve with any remaining limes, and pats of butter on the side.
  9. Reprinted with permission from Serious Barbecue: Smoke, Char, Baste, &
  10. Brush Your Way to Great Outdoor Cooking by Adam Perry Lang with JJ Goode and Amy Vogler, © 2009 Hyperion

Nutrition Facts

Calories413kcal
Protein3.2%
Fat77.66%
Carbs19.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.75
Glycemic Load
0.89
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
8.3260869591132%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
14.74mg
Naringenin
1.15mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.69mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:412.96kcal
20.65%
Fat:37.86g
58.24%
Saturated Fat:16.84g
105.23%
Carbohydrates:21g
7%
Net Carbohydrates:18.15g
6.6%
Sugar:6.29g
6.99%
Cholesterol:60.95mg
20.32%
Sodium:502.55mg
21.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.51g
7.01%
Vitamin K:22.59µg
21.51%
Vitamin C:17.38mg
21.07%
Vitamin A:964.26IU
19.29%
Vitamin E:2.36mg
15.73%
Fiber:2.85g
11.41%
Folate:42.38µg
10.59%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.24%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.74%
Phosphorus:94.91mg
9.49%
Magnesium:36.97mg
9.24%
Potassium:298.57mg
8.53%
Vitamin B3:1.69mg
8.47%
Vitamin B5:0.77mg
7.65%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.36%
Iron:0.77mg
4.28%
Copper:0.08mg
4.15%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.05%
Zinc:0.49mg
3.29%
Vitamin D:0.43µg
2.83%
Calcium:23.01mg
2.3%
Selenium:1.04µg
1.48%
Source:Epicurious