CORN ON THE COB WITH LEMON-BASIL BUTTER

Corn on the Cob With Lemon-Basil Butter image

Provided by Alia55

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.