Herbed Corn Recipes

HERBED CORN

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine corn and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until corn is tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain; stir in the remaining ingredients.

HERBED CORN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients.
• Spread 1 tablespoon over each ear of corn.
• Wrap corn individually in heavy-duty foil.
• Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, turning frequently, or until corn is tender.

HERBED CORN FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• Combine corn and water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer until corn is tender, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Drain; stir in the remaining ingredients.

HERBED CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine butter and seasonings; spread over hot cooked corn.

HERBED CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-4 1/2-inch metal loaf pan and set aside.
• Combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, granulated garlic and salt in a large bowl and set aside. Place the corn in a small bowl, then take 1 tablespoon of the cornbread mixture and sprinkle it over the corn; toss to combine. Sift out any excess powder from the corn and set aside.
• Whisk together the butter, buttermilk and eggs in a medium bowl.
• Pour the buttermilk mixture into the cornmeal mixture and mix until smooth, then fold in the scallions, basil, dill and corn. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until golden brown and the center bounces back when lightly pressed with a finger, about 45 minutes. Let cool completely, then slide a knife around the edges and invert the bread onto a plate.

HERB-BUTTERED CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the basil, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Pulse until everything is thoroughly chopped and combined. Add the butter and pulse until thoroughly mixed. Scrape the butter mixture out of the food processor onto a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper and form into a log. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Preheat a grill or a grill pan for medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the corn, rotating it as it cooks, until lightly charred in places, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Remove the corn from the grill, smear each ear with a generous amount of the herb butter and serve.

GRILLED HERBED CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• Soak corn in water for 15 minutes. Drain and place each corn on the cob on an individual piece of aluminum foil, large enough to wrap around the corn.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Mix butter, thyme, parsley, rosemary, basil, sugar, and salt together in a bowl until evenly mixed; rub onto each corn on the cob. Wrap foil around the seasoned corn.
• Grill corn on the preheated grill, turning often, until tender, about 15 minutes.

OVEN-STEAMED HERBED CORN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Place corn in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Add water until 1/2 inch deep. Cover dish tightly with foil; bake 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix parsley, butter and seasoned salt.
• Drain water from corn. Pour butter mixture over corn. Turn corn to coat with butter mixture before serving.

IRRESISTIBLE ITALIAN CORN

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over high heat. Heat butter in hot skillet until almost completely melted; stir in corn. Season corn with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook seasoned corn until light golden brown, about 5 minutes.

HERBED CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• Shuck corn, leaving husks attached at base. Discard corn silk. Spread about 3/4 tablespoon butter over each cob, then lay 3 thyme sprigs against each cob, pressing them gently into butter. Pull husks back up over corn. Remove 3 pieces of husk and tear into 12 strips total. Tie top of each husk closed with a strip, then let stand 1 hour (for flavors to develop).
• Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in pot (see cooks' note, below), then stand 4 to 6 ears of corn in pot (depending on size of pot), tied ends up, and steam, covered, moving outer ears to inside once with tongs, until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Steam remaining corn, in batches if necessary, in same manner, adding water as necessary. Serve with salt and additional butter on the side.

HERBED CORN AND COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a small heavy saucepan cook the corn in the butter over moderately high heat, stirring, for 1 minute, add the broth, and bring the liquid to a boil. Stir in the couscous, remove the pan from the heat, and let the mixture stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in the chives and salt and pepper to taste.