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Basil butter corn on the cob

Basil butter corn on the cob

By OcadoLifePublished on 02 December 2021If corn on the cob wasn’t bright and beautiful enough, try adding this easy herb butter…
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Time and servings

13 minsTotal time
4Servings
5 minsPrep time
8 minsCooking time

Ingredients

  • 50 g of butter, softened
  • 1 bunch of basil, finely chopped
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 4 corn on the cob

Method

  • Step 1

    Combine 50g softened butter, 1 small bunch finely chopped basil and a good pinch of salt. Mash with a fork or blitz in a food processor, transfer into a bowl and place in the fridge or freezer for a few mins to set.

  • Step 2

    Meanwhile, cook 4 corn on the cobs in boiling water for 5 mins, until tender. Preheat the grill or griddle pan. Drain the water away.

  • Step 3

    Place the corn in the griddle pan or under the grill. Turn regularly to char on all sides.

  • Step 4

    Transfer the corn to a serving plate, slather with the butter and serve. Freeze it - The basil butter will keep for about a week in the fridge. Or place it on a piece of clingfilm and roll it into a log, then freeze and cut off a slice when you need it.