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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

Spicy Old Bay Butter

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened2 tablespoons minced fresh basil1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper

Before You Begin

Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in small bowl.
Spicy Old Bay Butter

Basil and Lemon Butter

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Time

20 minutes

Yield

Makes about ½ cup butter

Ingredients

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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.
  2. 2.Enjoy!
    Spicy Old Bay Butter

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