Grilled Corn with Cilantro Butter

After posting this picture on instagram last night I had a few friends ask for the recipe, so I thought I would share. Quick & simple, just the way I like to cook (that is... when I actually do cook)! Our market was out of cotija cheese so we used parmesan. A perfect twist to spice up your corn on the cob. We also did a yummy chicken marinade that went perfect with it.

Grilled Chicken Marinade

Ingredients 

1/2 cup olive oil

4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 

4 cloves garlic, pressed (I used minced garlic)

2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or you can use mint or both

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and add chicken. Refrigerate & Let soak overnight. Makes enough for about 8 chicken breasts.

Grilled Corn with Cilantro Butter 

Ingridients

1 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro 

1 stick unsalted butter, room temp

1/2 tsp. finely grated lime zest 

2 tsp. fresh lime juice 

Coarse salt 

12 ears of corn, husked

Grated cotija or parmesan cheese for sprinkling. 

Directions

Puree cilantro, butter, lime zest, lime juice & 1/2 tsp. salt in food processor (we used our vitamix).

Heat grill to medium-high. Brush corn with some of the cilantro butter (don't be shy) & season with salt. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until nicely charred and bright in color. About 12-15 minutes. Remove from grill and brush corn again with remaining cilantro butter. Sprinkle generously with cheese. Serve warm.

(Corn recipe via Martha Stewart, Marinade via my sister in law)