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Corn On The Cob With Lemon-Basil Butter

Here's how you make Corn On The Cob With Lemon-Basil Butter
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • FOR BUTTER
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup basil, lightly packed (fresh)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • FOR CORN
  • 8 ears corn (in husks)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Butter: Put all ingredients in food processor and pulse until basil is incorporated and the butter is light green.

  • Step 2: Transfer to a small serving bowl

  • Step 3: Corn: Pull off dry outside husks; tear several into 1/4-inch-wide strips to use as ties.

  • Step 4: Gently peel back inner husks, remove silk, and lightly coat corn with Lemon-Basil Butter.

  • Step 5: Lay inner husks back in place around corn.

  • Step 6: Tie at top with reserved husk strips.

  • Step 7: Immerse cobs in a large bowl of cold water and soak for 20 minutes.

  • Step 8: Drain well.

  • Step 9: Place on a hot grill for 20 minutes, turning often.

  • Step 10: Serve with extra Lemon-Basil Butter on the side.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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