Grilled Corn with Pesto
Grilled ears of corn take on a smokiness that pairs well with a garlicky pesto. This recipe first appeared in our June/July 2013 issue with Elizabeth Karmel's article Secrets of The Grill: Corn.
Grilled Corn with Pesto
Ingredients
Grilled ears of corn take on a smokiness that pairs well with a garlicky pesto.
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients
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6 ears corn, husks and silks removed
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1⁄2 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing
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3 cups basil leaves
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1⁄2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
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5 oz. grated Parmesan
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3 cloves garlic, peeled
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Heat a charcoal grill or set a gas grill to high; bank coals or turn off burner on one side (see "Grilling 101"). Brush corn with oil and grill until kernels are slightly charred and tender, 8-10 minutes.
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Purée ½ cup oil with basil, nuts, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Brush corn with pesto.
- Heat a charcoal grill or set a gas grill to high; bank coals or turn off burner on one side (see "Grilling 101"). Brush corn with oil and grill until kernels are slightly charred and tender, 8-10 minutes.
- Purée ½ cup oil with basil, nuts, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Brush corn with pesto.
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