Corn On The Cob With Lime And Melted Butter

Ears of corn, cut into small pieces, make a perfect summer side dish. from martha stewart.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Using a sharp knife , cut each ear of corn inot 3-4 pieces , each about 1 1 / 2 inches long.

Add corn to boiling water , and cook just until corn is tender about 3-4 minutes.

This should not take much longer than the time required for the water to return to a boil.

Drain corn.

Toss with melted butter , and season with salt and pepper.

Serve with lime wedges to squeeze directly onto corn.

corn, unsalted butter, coarse salt, fresh ground pepper, limes