CORN ON THE COB WITH LEMON-BASIL BUTTER

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Make and share this Corn on the Cob With Lemon-Basil Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alia55

Categories     Low Protein

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup fresh basil, lightly packed
2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, crushed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
8 ears corn, in husks

Steps:

  • Butter: Put all ingredients in food processor and pulse until basil is incorporated and the butter is light green.
  • Transfer to a small serving bowl
  • Corn: Pull off dry outside husks; tear several into 1/4-inch-wide strips to use as ties.
  • Gently peel back inner husks, remove silk, and lightly coat corn with Lemon-Basil Butter.
  • Lay inner husks back in place around corn.
  • Tie at top with reserved husk strips.
  • Immerse cobs in a large bowl of cold water and soak for 20 minutes.
  • Drain well.
  • Place on a hot grill for 20 minutes, turning often.
  • Serve with extra Lemon-Basil Butter on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.8, Fat 36.1, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 91.5, Sodium 243.1, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.9, Protein 4.4

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