Steamed Corn On The Cob With Orange Oregano Butter Recipes

ROASTED CORN WITH OREGANO BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place butter on a cutting board and sprinkle with oregano leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Chopwith a sharp knife until butter is smooth and the oregano and seasonings are fully incorporated. Transfer to a small dish and set aside.
• Trim stems and discard tough outer husks from corncobs. Peel back remaining husks, being careful not to detach them from the corn. Discard corn silk.
• Use a pastry brush to spread the herb butter evenly over the kernels and season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place 2 sprigs of oregano on each ear of corn and pull husksback up to enclose corn and herbs. Wrap kitchen string around the tip of the ear and tie.
• Place corn on a baking sheet and roast, turning once, until corn is fragrant and tender, about 25 minutes. Remove string. Pull back the husks and tie them in a knot, if desired. Season to taste and serve.

STEAMED CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Husk the corn and remove the silk. Trim off any discolored kernels or any that have been damaged by insects. Depending on the size of your steamer basket, you may need to cut the ears of corn in half so they are short enough to fit.
• Add 2 inches of water to a large pot and insert a steamer rack. Make sure the water is not touching the bottom of the steamer rack. If it is, pour some of it off.
• Cover the pot and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
• When the water begins to boil, place the corn into the steamer basket inside the pot using a pair of tongs.
• Cover the pot and let the corn steam for 4 minutes or until it turns deep yellow and crisp. If you prefer softer corn, steam for 7 minutes. For the softest corn, steam for 10 to 15 minutes. The longer you steam the corn, the more attention you must pay to the water level. Don't let it fall lower than 1 inch or it may run dry and scorch your pot.
• Turn off the burner and carefully remove the corn from the pot with tongs. Serve as is or with butter, salt, and pepper.

STEAMED CORN ON THE COB WITH ORANGE-OREGANO BUTTER

Steps:

• Stir together butter, zest, chives, and oregano. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
• Bring 1 inch of water to a boil over medium-high heat in a large, covered, stockpot. Place corn in pot vertically, stem ends down; cover, and steam corn until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Transfer corn to a large bowl. Toss with some of the butter; season with salt and pepper. Serve with remaining butter.

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.