CORN ON THE COB WITH BASIL-LEMON BUTTER

CORN ON THE COB WITH BASIL-LEMON BUTTER image

Yield 4 cobs

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ears corn
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

Peel back husks, leaving them attached at the base of the ear. Remove and discard silk; pull husks back over corn. Place a triple thickness of all-white paper towels in the microwave. Place ears, side by side, on towels. Microwave on high 8 to 9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together butter, basil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of pepper until blended. Remove husks; serve with basil-lemon butter.