Fresh corn on the cob is one of my favorite summer foods, especially grilled. It’s great with just butter and salt, I know, but making a compound butter to slather all over it makes it even better!
Lemon Basil Butter
1 stick salted butter
zest of one lemon
juice of one lemon
1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
small pinch of salt
Soften butter on the counter, or microwave it for a few seconds. Mix in basil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt. Form the butter into a log and store in the refrigerator wrapped in plastic wrap. Or if using immediately, put softened butter into a bowl for serving.
