Corn On The Cob With Shallot-thyme Butter

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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

Recipe

• 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.