The savory butter is also good on potatoes, rice, pasta or bread.
Ingredients
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, room temperature
2/3 cup chopped shallots (about 3 ounces)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried
6 to 9 ears fresh corn, shucked
Olive oil
Directions
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until brown, about 4 minutes. Cool. Combine remaining 6 tablespoons butter and thyme in small bowl. Add shallot mixture and blend well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Butter can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush corn with olive oil. Grill corn away from direct heat until just cooked and beginning to brown in a few places, turning frequently, about 10 minutes. Alternatively, omit brushing corn with olive oil and cook in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 6 minutes, drain. Serve corn with shallot-thyme butter.
