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Herb Buttered Corn on the Cob

The quickest, easiest, and best way to prepare fresh corn, topped with savory herb butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

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.