Fresh corn with prosciutto-basil butter - bon appetit

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons Minced shallot
2 ounces Thinly sliced prosciutto, minced
3 tablespoons Minced fresh basil
6 Ears fresh corn, shucked

Directions

Melt 2 T butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl and cool.

Add remaining butter to shallot and stir until smooth. Mix in prosciutto and basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand 2 hours at room temperature before using.) Cook corn in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Transfer corn to platter. Brush with flavored butter. Serve, passing remaining butter separately.

Bon Appetit/July/94 Scanned & edited by Di Pahl & <gg>

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