Corn With Basil Butter Food

CORN ON THE COB WITH BASIL BUTTER

Steps:

• Puree 1/2 stick softened butter, 1/4 cup basil, the zest of 1 lemon, 1 garlic clove and a pinch of salt. Cook 4 ears of corn in boiling salted water until tender, about 4 minutes. Top with the basil butter and 3 tablespoons shredded parmesan; season with salt and pepper.

STEAMED CORN WITH BASIL BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine the first four ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until blended. Set aside.
• Arrange the corn in a vegetable steamer over boiling water. Cover and steam for 10 to 15 minutes or until corn is tender. Remove corn from the steamer; spread the butter mixture over the corn and serve immediately.

CORN WITH BASIL BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine the butter, basil, lemon zest, garlic and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Puree until smooth.
• Spread the basil butter on the grilled corn. Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle with shredded Parmesan.

BASIL BUTTER

Steps:

• Place garlic, basil, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Process until the garlic is in small bits. Add the butter, and process just to mix together. Spoon into container, and refrigerate until firm.

GRILLED SWEET CORN WITH BASIL BUTTER

Steps:

• Stir herbs into butter and let stand at room temperature while preparing corn.
• Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium high for gas).
• Pull husks back from corn, covered only if using a gas grill, turning frequently, until tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
• Serve with basil butter and salt.

FRESH CORN WITH LEMON-BASIL PARMESAN BUTTER

Steps:

• Brush corn with combined butter, basil and zest.
• Sprinkle with cheese.

CORN ON THE COB WITH LEMON-BASIL BUTTER

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.

CORN WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Rinse frozen corn with cold water to separate; drain. In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook corn, onion and celery in butter 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender.
• Stir in remaining ingredients; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until corn is tender.