Corn with Chilli Herb Butter

This recipe takes corn to the next level! Charred and smothered in chilli herb butter, it makes the perfect side to a Kiwi BBQ meal. You have to try this delicious recipe! 
Serves 6 as a side


Ingredients

  • 250g soft butter, diced 
  • 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano + extra for garnish
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 
  • 6 fresh corn cobs
  • Parmesan 

 

Method 

  • Preheat the oven to 250°C
  • To make the chilli herb butter cream together butter, chilli, garlic, oregano, and parsley using an electric beater. Set aside
  • Put the corn cobs (still in the husks) in a roasting tray and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly, then remove the husk and all the corn silk.
  • Using a hot BBQ, char the corn to give it a bit of colour and flavour. Cut each corn cob in half, spoon over the chilli herb butter and give it a little toss. Season with salt and pepper, grate over some parmesan and garnish with fresh oregano. Enjoy! 

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