Corn with Basil Butter and Flaky Salt

Name: Corn with Basil Butter and Flaky Salt
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1/4 cup basil butter
Ingredients: 3 large basil sprigs, stems removed; 1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened; Sweet corn, cooked as desired and left on the cob; Sea salt (we recommend Maldon)

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1/4 cup basil butter Easy

Total: 5 mins, plus corn-cooking time

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Ingredients (4)

3 large basil sprigs, stems removed
1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
Sweet corn, cooked as desired and left on the cob
Sea salt (we recommend Maldon)

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Basic butter gets upgraded thanks to fresh basil and flaky sea salt. Generously spread this butter on corn for a simple yet sophisticated dish that truly epitomizes summer. Make a double batch and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks—it’s great spread on toast or tossed with farro.

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Instructions

1Cut the basil into a fine chiffonade.
2In a small bowl, mash together the chopped basil and butter until well mixed (use a wooden spoon or flexible spatula).
3Roll the corn on the cob in the basil butter, and then sprinkle with sea salt.