Corn With Scallion Lime Butter Recipes

CORN WITH CILANTRO-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix butter, cilantro, lime juice and lime zest. Shape into a log; wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Wrap each ear of corn in a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 14 in. square)., Grill corn, covered, over medium heat until tender, turning occasionally, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, cut lime butter into 12 slices. Remove corn from grill. Carefully open foil, allowing steam to escape. Serve corn with butter and, if desired, cheese.

CORN WITH GINGER-SCALLION BUTTER

Steps:

• Grill the corn: Remove the husks and brush the corn with vegetable oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat, turning, until lightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Make the topping: Pulse 6 tablespoons softened butter, 3 sliced small scallions, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1/2 teaspoon each toasted sesame oil and kosher salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes in a mini food processor until combined. Spread the mixture on 4 grilled ears of corn.

CORN WITH CHILE-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Combine the butter, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, chile paste and cumin in a bowl. Add salt and pepper; mix well.
• Grill the corn, turning, until nicely charred, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with a spoonful of the flavored butter on top. Sprinkle with more cilantro and cotija cheese.

CORN WITH SCALLION-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Pulse 1/2 stick softened unsalted butter, the grated zest of 1 lime, 2 sliced scallions and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a food processor. Boil 4 ears of corn until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and spread with the butter. Season with salt and pepper.

SCALLION BUTTER SAUCE GRILLED INSIDE THE CORN HUSK

Steps:

• Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add salt, scallions and lemon juice. Simmer over very low heat for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
• Pull back husk and remove silk strands from corn. Brush corn with butter sauce and then bring husk back over ears.
• Grill corn 5" from heat for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve with remaining butter sauce.
• ALTERNATIVELY, you can bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 350°F Place 1 rack below the center and put a baking sheet on it. Place the other rack in the center of oven and place cobs on that rack, directly above the cookie sheet rack (to catch the drippings).