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Ingredients

  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 pound salted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 4 ears corn, husked

Method

  • Roast the red peppers whole over a gas or charcoal flame, or under a broiler, turning every few minutes until entirely blackened.
  • Immediately place in a paper bag.
  • Seal bag and let sit for 3 minutes.
  • Peel off the charred skin and discard.
  • Slice the peeled peppers open and discard the membranes and seeds.
  • In a food processor, puree the bell peppers, butter, basil, lemon juice, and pepper.
  • Transfer to a loaf pan that is lined with plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate for approximately 1 hour, or until butter hardens.
  • To serve, remove from plastic wrap.
  • Use leftover butter on fish, veggies, bread, etc.
  • In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil.
  • Add corn and boil for 6 minutes.
  • Serve with roasted red bell pepper butter.