Fiesta Grilled Corn On The Cob Recipes

FIESTA GRILLED CORN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the butter, cilantro, lime zest and garlic powder. Shape into a log; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm., Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottoms; remove silk. Place in a Dutch oven; cover with cold water. Soak for 20 minutes; drain. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chili powder and paprika. Spread over corn. Rewrap corn in husks and secure with kitchen string., Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until tender, turning often. Serve with butter slices and sprinkle with cheese.

ZESTY GRILLED CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
• In a small bowl, combine the canola oil, salt and pepper, to taste.
• When the grill is hot, brush the corn with the seasoned oil. Grill on all sides until the corn is charred and tender, about 12 minutes. (Reserve 2 ears for Round 2 Recipe Corn Salsa.)
• While the corn is grilling, in a bowl combine the butter, mayonnaise, onion powder, and lime zest.
• When the corn is cooked, generously brush on the flavored butter and serve with a wedge of lime.

PERFECTLY GRILLED CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• Heat the grill to medium.
• Pull the outer husks down the ear to the base. Strip away the silk from each ear of corn by hand. Fold husks back into place, and place the ears of corn in a large bowl of cold water with 1 tablespoon of salt for 10 minutes.
• Remove corn from water and shake off excess. Place the corn on the grill, close the cover and grill for 15 to 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, or until kernels are tender when pierced with a paring knife. Remove the husks and eat on the cob or remove the kernels. Serve with the BBQ Butter and/or Herb Butter. Spread over the corn while hot.
• Heat the oil in a medium saute pan over high heat until almost smoking. Add the onion and cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the paprika, cayenne, cumin and ancho powder and cook for 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup of water and cook until the mixture becomes thickened and the water reduces. Let cool slightly.
• Place the butter in a food processor, add the spice mixture and Worcestershire sauce and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, scrape the mixture into a small bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Bring to room temperature before serving.
• Combine in a food processor and process until smooth.

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH ZESTY BUTTER

Steps:

• Carefully pull back each piece of corn husk one by one without detaching it from base.
• Remove corn silk and replace husks one piece at a time over corn kernels.
• Tie string around center of each cob and trim string close to knot.
• Soak corn in sink of cold water for 30 minutes.
• Remove from water and pat dry.
• Grill over medium heat turning occasionally until tender- about 15 minutes.
• Combine spread ingredients and serve with corn.

FIESTA GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients for Texas Bean Salsa. Cover, and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
• About 45 minutes before serving, place chicken breasts in baking dish. Squeeze lime juice over chicken. Drizzle with tequilla or apple juice. Sprinkle with paprika, salt and black pepper. Cover and marinate 10-60 minutes. Remove from marinade and grill or broil 10-12 minutes, until cooked, turning once.
• Lay a lettuce leaf on each plate. Place a chicken breast on top of the lettuce leaf, and top each chicken breast with 1/6 of the Texas Bean Salsa. Garnish with additional cilantro leaves and/or lime wedges if desired.

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• 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.
• Soak the corn in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes.
• 2. Preheat one grate of a well-oiled charcoal or gas grill to medium-high and another to high.
• 3. 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.
• 4. 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.
• 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.
• 5. Remove the corn from the grill and brush generously with the pesto. Squeeze lime over the ears and sprinkle with fleur de sel. Serve with any remaining limes, and pats of butter on the side.

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Peel back corn husks and remove silk. Place 1 tablespoon butter, salt and pepper on each piece of corn. Close husks.
• Wrap each ear of corn tightly in aluminum foil. Place on the prepared grill. Cook approximately 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until corn is tender.