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BBQ corn on the cob with lime butter recipe

By Bunnings magazine /

A wooden serving board with BBQ corn on the cob sitting on avocado sauce and topped with lime butter, chill and coriander
Here’s how to cook corn on the barbecue for a crowd-pleasing vegie side at your next outdoor do. This BBQ corn on the cob is served with a zesty avocado sauce and the lime butter recipe can be used for other dishes.

 

Prep: 30 mins & 1 hr chilling

Cook: 20 mins

Serves 6

Ingredients

6 corn cobs with husks on

Dried chilli flakes and chopped coriander, to serve 

Lime butter

75g soft butter 

1½ tsp finely grated lime zest 

1½ tsp garlic salt 

1½ tsp onion powder 

1 tsp smoked paprika 

Cracked black pepper 

Avocado sauce

1 ripe avocado

¼ cup lime juice

1 tsp honey

¼ cup Greek yoghurt

2 tbsp chopped coriander

½ tsp sriracha chilli sauce 

Method

1. Bring a stockpot of water to the boil. Peel back the corn husks, discarding the few dry outer husks and leaving those remaining intact and attached to the cob. Remove and discard the silks. Tie the husks together on each cob with string or with strips of discarded corn husk. Trim the dry ends with scissors. Lower the cobs into the pot, leaving the husks out of the boiling water. Boil for 5 minutes, then lift out of the water and allow to cool.

2. To make the lime butter, put the butter, lime zest, garlic salt, onion powder and paprika in a small bowl, season with pepper and mix to combine. Spread lime butter over the cooled cobs.

3. Heat the barbecue to medium-high. Add the corn with the husks hanging over the edge of the barbecue. Cook with the lid down, resting on top of the husks, for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred.

4. To make the avocado sauce, blend the ingredients with ¼ cup of water in a blender or food processor until smooth. Spread some avocado sauce on a serving board, sit BBQ corn on the cob on top and spread with more avocado sauce. Sprinkle with chilli and coriander. Serve with remaining sauce on the side.

Keep in mind

  • Follow manufacturer’s instructions for setting up and using your barbecue. Position your barbecue on a flat and clear, well-ventilated space outdoors and never leave a lit barbecue unattended.
  • Before using a gas barbecue, check the gas hose – do not use if it is crushed, kinked or cracked – and also that your LPG cylinder is in date.
  • Check with your local fire service about using barbecues during restrictions such as fire bans.
  • Keep children and pets away from barbecues and gas cylinders and put matches and lighters out of children’s reach.

Serve your BBQ corn on the cob with smoky beef

Here’s how to cook brisket on a pellet grill smoker.

 

Photo credit: Brigid Arnott

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