Best Lemon Basil Corn Recipes

CRAB, CORN, AND TOMATO SALAD WITH LEMON-BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine dressing: zest, lemon juice, oil, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper in a cup, stir well, remove about 1/4 cup of dressing mixture and put into medium size bowl for salad for step 2. RESERVE rest of dressing for topping tomato/avocado mixture later for Step 4.
• Into medium sized bowl ( that you have the 1/4 cup of dressing), add the additional 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, corn, basil, bell pepper, onion, and crab; toss gently.
• Arrange 2 tomato slices and 1/4 avocado onto each of 4 plates.
• Drizzle about 1 teaspoon of reserved dressing in cup over each tomato/avocado mixture.
• Divide corn and crab salad between plates.

CORN ON THE COB WITH LEMON-BASIL BUTTER

Steps:

• Butter: Put all ingredients in food processor and pulse until basil is incorporated and the butter is light green.
• Transfer to a small serving bowl
• Corn: Pull off dry outside husks; tear several into 1/4-inch-wide strips to use as ties.
• Gently peel back inner husks, remove silk, and lightly coat corn with Lemon-Basil Butter.
• Lay inner husks back in place around corn.
• Tie at top with reserved husk strips.
• Immerse cobs in a large bowl of cold water and soak for 20 minutes.
• Drain well.
• Place on a hot grill for 20 minutes, turning often.
• Serve with extra Lemon-Basil Butter on the side.

LEMON-BASIL CORN

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups water, 1/2 cup basil leaves, 1/2 lemon, 3 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add 4 ears of corn; cook about 5 minutes. Mix 1/2 cup torn basil, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Drain the corn and toss with the flavored oil and a splash of the cooking water.

LEMON SHRIMP WITH BASIL-CORN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a large pan bring water to a boil and season with salt. Add corn and boil for 3 minutes. Drain water; transfer corn back to the pan and increase to medium-high heat. Melt butter and cook corn until charred all over, about 10 minutes. Remove corn and sear two halved lemons until caramelized, about 1 minute. Remove lemons from pan and cut in half again.
• 2. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl combine shrimp, zest of remaining lemon, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook shrimp until pink, about 3 minutes
• 3. Carefully stand corn on one end and cut off kernels lengthwise with a chefs knife. In a large mixing bowl, combine corn, onion, salt, pepper, remaining tablespoon olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and 1 tablespoon juice from seared lemon. Mix in basil just before serving.
• 4. Serve corn and basil salad with shrimp and lemon wedges

CORN ON THE COB WITH LEMON BASIL BUTTER

Steps:

• 1. Make the lemon basil butter: put first 7 ingredients in food processor and pulse until basil turns the butter light green. Transfer to a small serving bowl (can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated) 2. Pull off dry outside husks, tear several into 1/4 inch wide strips to use as ties. Gently peel back inner husks, remove silk and lightly coat corn with lemon basil butter. Lay inner husks back in place around corn. Tie at top with reserved husk strips. Immerse cobs in a large bowl of cold water and soak for 20 mins. Drain well. Place on a hot grill for 20 minutes, turning often. If grilling without the husks, grill 7 to 10 minutes turning often until tender. Serve with extra butter on the side.

CORN ON THE COB WITH BASIL-LEMON BUTTER

Steps:

• Peel back husks, leaving them attached at the base of the ear. Remove and discard silk; pull husks back over corn. Place a triple thickness of all-white paper towels in the microwave. Place ears, side by side, on towels. Microwave on high 8 to 9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together butter, basil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of pepper until blended. Remove husks; serve with basil-lemon butter.

FRESH CORN WITH LEMON-BASIL PARMESAN BUTTER

Steps:

• Brush corn with combined butter, basil and zest.
• Sprinkle with cheese.

FRESH CORN WITH LEMON-BASIL PARMESAN BUTTER

Steps:

• Brush corn with combined butter, basil and zest.
• Sprinkle with cheese.