Grilled Corn Pinwheels and a Country Picnic
Grilled Corn Pinwheels and a Country Picnic. Very simple to make and easy to eat, corn pinwheels are a great picnic food. They bring a lovely color to the table and go well with many dishes. Come with us for a Country Picnic on a hayfield as we share our passion for creating a fantastic outdoor eating experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Stovetop, grilling
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cobs of corn, shucked and cleaned
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 knob of salted butter
- Squeeze of lime juice
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped chives and basil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Shuck the corn, clean off any strands. Wash the corn then place it in a large pot of water so the corn is totally submerged.
- Bring the corn to a boil and cook for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from the water and place in a bowl. Mix e.v.o. oil, salt, and pepper in a ramekin and whisk. Set aside.
- Fire up BBQ, to around 400 F/200 C. Place corn on the grill and char all sides, basting with a bit of the olive oil and melted butter mixture.
- Once you are done, place corn on a cutting surface and slice into 1 1/2-inch thick rounds (pinwheels). Chop up basil and chives.
- Place pinwheels in a sealable container, dress with the e.v.o. oil butter mixture and the chopped herbs. Toss well, place lid, on and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve (or pack in a cooler bag and off to the picnic site).
