Oh I so love the sweet summer corn that is everywhere right now...grilled...dropped for moments in boiling water...parboiled and slice off the kernels for a salad with beans or peas...whatever you do with fresh summer corn..it is fabulous this time of year.Here's a thought! Why top your freshly made corn in plain butter, when you can baste the sweet ears in a blend of citrus juice, garlic, shallot, chives, parsley, basil and mint? Mix up a citrus herb butter to have handy for the seasons brightest harvest.
1 stick butter, softened
2 tsp fresh lemon or lime juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tbsp finely chopped chives
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp chopped basil
1 tbsp chopped thyme
1 tbsp chopped fresh spearmint
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Feel free to substitute delete or add fresh herbs to suit your family’s tastes…and use what you have in your garden. Adding a little squeeze of dijon mustard is a nice variation too!
Combine all the ingredients. Transfer the mixture to a sheet of waxed paper.
Wrap the paper around the butter and shape it into a roll, twisting the ends of the paper to seal. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the butter is firm.
Cook your fresh corn on the stove or on the grill. Serve with the herb butter….enjoy!
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