Microwave Corn Garlic Butter (Print view)

Tender corn on the cob enhanced with savory garlic butter, prepared swiftly and packed with flavor.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Corn

01 - 4 ears fresh corn, husked

→ Garlic Butter

02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ To Serve

07 - Lemon wedges

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Place the husked corn on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel.
02 - Microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes, turning the corn halfway through, until the kernels are tender. Allow to rest for 1 minute.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and minced garlic. Microwave for 30 seconds, or until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant.
04 - Stir in the salt, black pepper, and parsley into the melted garlic butter.
05 - Carefully remove the corn from the microwave and brush each ear generously with the garlic butter.
06 - Serve immediately with extra butter and lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Sweet corn ready in under ten minutes without heating up your entire kitchen on a warm day.
  • That garlic butter transforms ordinary corn into something restaurant-worthy with minimal effort.
  • Nobody will believe you microwaved it, which feels like your own small kitchen victory.
02 -
  • The damp paper towel is not optional if you want juicy corn; I learned this by cooking the first batch uncovered and watching it shrivel slightly.
  • Turning the corn halfway through takes only five seconds and prevents the side touching the plate from cooking faster than the top.
03 -
  • Room temperature or slightly warm butter brushes more evenly and coats every kernel instead of clumping; take it out of the microwave right when it's melted, not a second longer.
  • Buy corn from a farmers market if you can—the difference between grocery store corn and truly fresh corn is the difference between a nice side dish and something people remember.
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