Corn with Parmesan and basil butter recipe

Corn with Parmesan and basil butter

This is the ultimate corn on the cob recipe for a summer barbecue. The cobs are brushed with an easy basil and Parmesan butter which melts over the smoky charred corn. Just swap the Parmesan for a vegetarian alternative if needed.

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  • Serves 6
  • 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook
  • 172 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 6 corn on the cobs
  • olive oil, for brushing
  • 40g butter, softened
  • 3 tbsp very finely chopped fresh cut basil
  • 3 tbsp grated Parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese, plus 1-2 tbsp extra to serve

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Each serving contains

Energy
715kJ 172.0kcal
9%
Fat
12g
medium17%
Saturates
6g
medium28%
Salt
0.5g
medium8%
Sugars
2g
low2%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 12.1gProtein 5.7gFibre 3.4g

Method

  1. Heat the barbecue or a griddle pan until smoking. Meanwhile, cook the corn in a large pan of boiling water for 5 mins. Drain and set aside.
  2. Brush the corn with olive oil and barbecue or griddle for 12 mins, turning every 3 mins, or until cooked and slightly charred.
  3. Meanwhile, mix the softened butter, basil, 3 tbsp cheese and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Transfer the corn to a platter, season, then serve with a generous spoonful of basil butter and an extra sprinkling of cheese.
  • Get ahead: Make the flavoured butter up to 3 days ahead. You can blanch the corn the day before. Keep covered in the fridge until ready to barbecue or griddle.

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