Corn on the Cob With Shallot-Thyme Butter

Submitted by swissms

"The savory butter is also good on potatoes, rice, pasta, bread or even grilled steak. From Bon Appetit, August 1995."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 8 tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 2⁄3 cup minced shallot (about 3 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 6 -9 ears fresh corn, shucked
• olive oil

directions

1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until brown, about 4 minutes. Cool. Combine remaining 6 tablespoons butter and thyme in small bowl. Add shallot mixture and blend well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Butter can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
2. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush corn with olive oil. Grill corn away from direct heat until just cooked and beginning to brown in a few places, turning frequently, about 10 minutes. Alternatively, omit brushing corn with olive oil and cook in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 6 minutes, drain. Serve corn with shallot-thyme butter.

Reviews

[2Bleu]

We really enjoyed this. I baked the corn in the oven. I minced the shallots extremely small and it worked out great, and staying on the corn.

 

[breezermom]

I really liked this! I did this on the grill, and it was great. I used shallots this time, but think I might try green onions next time....although I like the mellow flavor of the shallots. Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe!

 

[momaphet]

This had and interesting flavor, the thyme seemed odd on corn at first, but the more we ate it the more we enjoyed it, I would definitely like to try it on steak. Made for 123 Hit Wonders Tag.

 

[queenbeatrice]

Such and easy tasty recipe. The only deviation was I used green onions. Perfect way to have corn on the cob. I will make this again, thanks for sharing.

 

[CookingONTheSide]

Awesome corn on the cob! So easy and delicious. My family loved it. Thanks for sharing.