Microwave Corn Garlic Butter (Printable Version)

Tender corn on the cob enhanced with savory garlic butter, cooked quickly for a delicious side.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely done in under fifteen minutes, which means you can make it on a weeknight without stress.
  • The garlic butter transforms something simple into something that tastes like you actually tried.
02 -
  • The damp paper towel is non-negotiable—I learned this the hard way when I tried it dry and the corn came out tough and slightly rubbery.
  • Don't skip the resting minute; it sounds small, but it's the difference between kernels that shatter your teeth and ones that have actual give.
03 -
  • If your microwave runs hot, start at the lower end of the timing range and add more seconds if needed, because overcooked corn gets tough fast.
  • Softened herb butter made ahead and kept at room temperature spreads so much easier than cold butter straight from the fridge.
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