There are 2 things we need to discuss today... the first is this Basil Parmesan Grilled Corn... and the second is my new life mission.
Okay wait, it's not like some deep life mission where I save the world, although that would be nice, it's more of my every day life mission. I'm trying to get back on the no car schedule. There was a point in time a few years ago that I didn't have a car in LA. 3 YEARS!! I made it 3 whole years walking and ubering to and from my meetings / work. I've gotten a little lazy the past year but I'm trying to get back in the game. I've been scooting around town on my bright red bike with my bright red helmet and I'm back in action.
Here's the thing... people in LA are 100% freaked out when they see some chick riding along Santa Monica Blvd with a bright red helmet with white polka dots, hot pink sneakers, colorful lululemons and "whatsgabycooking.com" tote bag flailing behind her. 1: no one rides bikes. 2: everyone drives. 3: it is pretty comical!! Moral of the story is, if you see me struggling up an incline, I'll happily accept a tow.
Okay, back to the Basil Parmesan Grilled Corn...
Recently corn has been piled high on all the tables at my local farmers market. It's hard to walk away without buying 100 ears of corn because it's so gorgeous! Usually I can't resist grabbing a few so I'm always on a quest to throw together new corn recipes. This Basil Parmesan Grilled Corn was inspired by one of my favorite street food finds, Elote! Rather than slathering the corn with mayo this time around, I brushed it with basil vinaigrette and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. It's a side dish that's packed with flavor and you're for sure going to be obsessed.
Basil Parmesan Grilled Corn
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Corn on the cob – with the husk
- 1 recipe Basil Vinaigrette
- 2-3 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill to high heat.
- Pull the husk down and keep it on to use for holding the corn later. Grill the corn over high heat until it starts to char and then remove from the grill.
- Using a pastry brush, brush some of the basil vinaigrette onto the corn and then heavily sprinkle with parmesan cheese and seasonings. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Photo by Matt Armendariz // Food Styling Adam Pearson // Recipe by What's Gaby Cooking
Hey!
I wanted to let you know I found this recipe to make for a family gathering, and when I made the vinaigrette it was very strong on the nose and wasn't too sure how'd it be. but when I served it with the corn everyone loved it!! Will definitely make this again.
Hi Gaby,
I made this tonight subbing Cotija for the Parmesan and it was incredible!!!
Thanks for a delicious and memorable BBQ!
Hooray for biking and grilled corn!
You crack me up. And I love this corn!!
I've never had corn like this, I can't wait to try it!
Yes! To everything in this post. I love that you sold your car and this corn just made my "to-make" list for this week.
Yum a great combination of flavors! Going to make this for the next family summer get together!
My family LOVES grilled corn. I will have to dry this. Parm is one of their favorite cheeses!!
Corn on the cob is one of my favorite things about summer and this recipe looks incredible. Great recipe!
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
This corn sounds awesome! I love elote but this is definitely a lighter option.
Gorgeous image - pinned!
I love that you sold your car! I have had my car for 5 months and have put 1100 miles on it. And I have a kid who I need to drive around so without her, wayyy less. I love that pic of you on your bike 🙂
Oh, I love grilled corn. We will be trying this soon.
The basil vinaigrette sounds delicious!! Parmesan cheese is my favorite - I feel like just a little bit gives so much flavor! A great combination with the corn!
I want corn with everything these days!! This recipe is awesome. So yummy!!!
This looks so BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Must. Try. Stat!!!!!
Love the bike, and I am with you on using it to commute as much as possible.