Herb Buttered Corn on the Cob
Herb Buttered Corn on the Cob
The quickest, easiest, and best way to prepare fresh corn, topped with savory herb butter.
Ingredients
- fresh sweet corn husked and rinsed
- Water + 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
- 1/4 cup basil
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt or more to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, so that you corn will fully submerge. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and bring water to a boil.
- While water is coming to a boil, coarsely chop garlic and finely cut basil. Add to mixing bowl, then add butter and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Blend with a hand mixer for 1 minute, until well whipped. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
- Once water is boiling, add corn. Push down with tongs to fully submerge. Keeping the heat on high, let it come back to a boil, (usually takes about 3 minutes) then drain and rinse with cool water. Plate, and spread with butter, finish with salt.
