BASIL GRILLED CORN ON THE COB

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Corn on the cob is a comforting and cherished Midwest dish. It's amazing when grilled, and my recipe adds a few unexpected ingredients to make it taste even more like summertime. -Caitlin Dawson, Monroe, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 medium ears sweet corn
4 teaspoons butter, melted
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
16 fresh basil leaves
1/2 medium lemon
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
Additional butter, optional

Steps:

Place corn in a 6-qt. stockpot; cover with cold water. Soak 20 minutes; drain. Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottoms; remove silk. Brush butter over corn; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Press 4 basil leaves onto each cob. Rewrap corn in husks; secure with kitchen string., Grill corn, covered, over medium heat 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning often. Cut string and peel back husks; discard basil leaves. Squeeze lemon juice over corn; sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, spread with additional butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges