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Coriander-lime Grilled Corn on the Cob

Embrace the sweet corn harvest in this recipe for coriander-lime butter corn on the cob. It’s smoky, sweet, salty and spicy – the perfect way to kick up your backyard barbecue.

Ingredients

12 Cobs of corn
100 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup coriander leaves, chopped
1 lime, juiced and zested
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste
¼ cup parmesan cheese, finely shaved

Preparation

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high.
  2. Soak the corn in a pot of warm salted water for 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, pulse together the butter, coriander, lime juice, garlic and cayenne pepper in a food processor. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Remove all but a single layer of the husk from the corn. Pull back the remaining husk and remove the silk.
  5. Brush corn liberally with coriander-lime butter, then pull the husk back over the corn.
  6. Grill corn for 12-15 minutes, turning intermittently, until all the sides are nicely charred.
  7. Remove the corn from the grill, then brush with additional coriander-lime butter.
  8. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and lime zest. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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