Chipotle Buttered Corn

Submitted by Cluich

"Chipotle anything is tasty. It goes really well with corn, though."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 4 cups corn
• 1 star anise
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chile in adobo, minced
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped

directions

1. To a small saucepan set over medium heat, Bring the water, corn, and star anise to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Remove the star anise and drain the corn kernels in a colander. Return the corn to the saucepan.
2. Add the butter, chipotle, lemon zest, and salt, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted, for about 1 to 2 minutes. Serve hot, sprinkled with the chives.