Sunnys Grilled Corn With Cajun Trinity Butter Recipes

SUNNY'S GRILLED OMBRE CORN

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Meanwhile, on a long tray, arrange the crushed cheese puffs, corn kernels and tortilla chips in rows.
• Place the corn over the direct heat of the grill and cook, rotating, until there are grill marks on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Brush each ear of corn all over with the mayonnaise, then roll in the snacks to coat. Spritz with lime juice and serve warm.

SUNNY'S CAJUN BAKED SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• For the compound butter and shrimp. In a medium bowl, add the butter, seafood seasoning, scallions, garlic and lemon zest and mash together until combined. Scrape the mixture into plastic wrap and make into a log, or cover it in the bowl. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Divide the shrimp into 2 foil packets, top each with 2 thick slices of the compound butter, fold up and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
• For the grits. In a large pot on medium-high heat, add the heavy cream, a pinch of salt, a few grinds of black pepper and 2 cups water. Bring to a gentle boil, then add the grits and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese.
• Serve the grits in a bowl topped with a tablespoon or so of the compound butter and the shrimp. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.

GRILLED SWEET POTATO WEDGES WITH MAPLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Place the wedges in a large bowl and drizzle with oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Place on the grill, cooking on all sides until cooked through, about 10 minutes total. Remove and drizzle or brush with a bit of maple butter, sprinkle with salt and parsley to finish.
• In a bowl, blend the butter, maple syrup and allspice together until light and smooth. Refrigerate and use as a spread or melt and drizzle over pancakes, grilled sweet potatoes or popcorn.

CAJUN BUTTERED CORN

Steps:

• In a large kettle, bring 3 qts. of water to a boil; add corn. Return to a boil; cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the chili powder, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne; cook and stir for 1 minute. Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; gradually whisk into butter mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Drain corn; serve with seasoned butter.

SMOKEY GRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH CAJUN BUTTER

Steps:

• Carefully remove the "silks" from the cornhusks (keeping the husks intact).
• Place the corn cobs with the silks removed in a large pot of COLD water (the corn should be completely covered with the cold water).
• Soak the corn for 1 hour.
• In the meantime prepare the cajun butter, by mixing all of the cajun butter ingredients together, adjusting ingredients to taste).
• Remove the corn from the water and shake off any excess moisture.
• Pull husks back gently.
• Smear the butter (with your hands) over all sides of the corn.
• Pull the husks back over to cover corn.
• Place the corn on a baking tray large enough to hold the cobs.
• Preheat only ONE SIDE of the barbecue to 275 degrees or to low temperature.
• Leave the other side of the grill off.
• Place the corn on the tray onto the side of the grill that has NO heat.
• Close lid, and cook the corn for about 30 minutes (the corn kernels will turn a bright yellow colour, and the butter will be fully absorbed into the flesh of the corn).
• Remove from the grill and serve immediately.
• DELICIOUS!

SUNNY CORN BREAD MUFFINS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in corn. , Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.