4 ears fresh corn, shucked
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons white miso paste
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon shichimi togarashi or crushed red-pepper flakes
Lime wedges, for serving

Heat your grill to medium-high. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until cooked through and lightly charred, 10 to 12 minutes. (Alternatively, drop corn in a large pot of salted boiling water and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.)

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together butter and miso paste.

Slather hot corn with miso butter. Sprinkle with chives and shichimi togarashi, and serve with lime wedges alongside for squeezing.

By Emily Fleischaker