Steamed corn on the cob with lime and chilli butter

Name: Steamed corn on the cob with lime and chilli butter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: American recipes
Ingredients: 6 corn cobs; 150g salted butter, softened; Zest of 2 limes; Juice of 1 lime; A few pinches chilli flakes (we like aleppo chilli flakes, available from specialist food shops)

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Portion size: Serves 6
Hands-on time 5 min, on the hob 15 mins
Difficulty: easy

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A barbecue wouldn’t be complete without some buttered corn on the cob. We’re big fans of this zesty steamed corn on the cob recipe with lime and chilli butter. Weather turned? You can also make this very easily in an air fryer, if you have one.

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Ingredients

6 corn cobs
150g salted butter, softened
Zest of 2 limes
Juice of 1 lime
A few pinches chilli flakes (we like aleppo chilli flakes, available from specialist food shops)

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Method

Put the corn cobs in a steamer and steam for 10-15 minutes until bright yellow and tender.
Meanwhile, mix the butter with the lime zest and lemon juice, and a good few pinches of chilli flakes. Once the corn is tender, transfer to a serving dish and spread with the butter. Serve immediately with any leftover butter.