Basil Corn on the Cob

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The basil adds a ton of flavor to this favorite dish! Lime makes the sweet taste pop even more!

Shared by aevans,
Chicago

Time needed

25 + soaking min preparation + 25 min cooking

Ingredients

6 lg. ears sweet corn in husks
6 Tbs. butter, softened
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. sugar
dash salt
dash garlic salt
1 C. fresh basil leaves
lime wedges

Directions

Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 inch of bottoms; remove silk. In a small bowl, combine the butter, dried basil, sugar, salt and garlic; spread over corn. Place basil leaves over butter mixture. Rewrap corn in husks and secure with kitchen string. Place in a stockpot; cover with cold water. Soak for 20 minutes; drain. Grill corn in husks, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until tender, turning often. Serve with lime wedges.