Corn on the Cob with Cilantro, Cumin, and Lime Butter

Name: Corn on the Cob with Cilantro, Cumin, and Lime Butter
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 tsp. lime zest, plus 2 tbsp. lime juice; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh cilantro; Kosher salt; black pepper; 1/4 c. toasted coriander seeds, crushed; 8 ears corn

By Virginia WillisPublished: Jul 2, 2015

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

A compound butter elevates this favorite summer vegetable from simple to spectacular.

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Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tsp. lime zest, plus 2 tbsp. lime juice
2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Kosher salt
black pepper
1/4 cup toasted coriander seeds, crushed
8 ears corn

Directions

1. Step 1Blend butter, lime zest and juice, cumin and cilantro in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Wrap butter in parchment or plastic wrap to form a log. Twist ends of parchment, squeezing toward the center to create a tight log. Chill until firm, 50 to 60 minutes.
2. Step 2Place the coriander seeds on a rimmed baking sheet. Roll butter in seeds and press to coat. Slice into pats.
3. Step 3Bring large pot of salted water to a boil.
4. Step 4Husk corn and remove silky threads. Cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately with flavored butter.