GREEK-STYLE CORN ON THE COB A LA EVELYN

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Greek-Style Corn on the Cob a La Evelyn image

Came up with this idea on the fly for the Greek Forum recipe challenge. Old world meets New World. Opa!

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Corn

Time 11m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 ears corn, husked and silk removed
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large garlic clove, minced finely
1/2 tablespoon of fresh mint, minced
1/2 tablespoon fresh Greek oregano, minced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 -2 pinch ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sugar
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare the corn for cooking and set aside.
  • Meantime heat grill or bring to boil a large pan of water. (For stove top directions, read *NOTE below.).
  • Melt butter then stir in all the other ingredients. Mix well.(Can use a mini-blender to facilitate.).
  • Using a pastry brush, apply the butter mixture lightly and evenly on each corn cob.
  • Grill for about 2 minutes all around, until cooked but not burnt. Keep basting on the butter mixture to the corn as it cooks.
  • Serve immediately.
  • *NOTE: To cook on stop top, bring water to boil.
  • Carefully add the corn to the water.
  • Reduce heat and cover and let corn sit in water for about 5 minutes. Drain. Baste on the butter mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.8, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 40.6, Sodium 137.4, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 5.7, Protein 4.4

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