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Basil and Lemon Butter

By Bridget Lancaster

Published on July 30, 2013

Time

20 minutes

Yield

Makes about ½ cup butter

Basil and Lemon Butter

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened2 tablespoons minced fresh basil 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper

Before You Begin

Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in small bowl.
Basil and Lemon Butter

Basil and Lemon Butter

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Time

20 minutes

Yield

Makes about ½ cup butter

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Why This Recipe Works

To infuse grilled corn with the flavor of herbed and spiced butters, we first char the corn over a hot fire and then transfer it to a roasting pan full of flavored butter. We cover the pan with aluminum foil and continue to cook the sweet, toasted ears over the flame until they pick up flavor.

Before You Begin

Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in small bowl.

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