Microwave Corn Garlic Butter (Printable)

Sweet corn prepared in minutes with savory garlic butter, ideal for a quick, tasty side dish.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Place husked corn on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel to retain moisture during cooking.
02 - Microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes, turning the corn halfway through cooking until kernels are tender. Allow to rest for 1 minute after cooking.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and minced garlic. Microwave for 30 seconds until butter is melted and garlic becomes fragrant.
04 - Stir salt, black pepper, and parsley into the melted garlic butter until fully incorporated.
05 - Carefully remove corn from microwave and brush each ear generously with the prepared garlic butter mixture.
06 - Transfer to serving plates and serve immediately with additional butter and lemon wedges on the side if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No boiling water means your kitchen stays cool and your hands stay dry.
  • The garlic butter melts into every kernel without any of the mess of traditional corn prep.
02 -
  • Skipping the damp paper towel will give you corn that's cooked but slightly tougher, and you'll regret it the moment you bite in.
  • If your microwave runs hot, start at four minutes and add time in thirty-second increments rather than guessing—every microwave has its own personality.
03 -
  • If you have time, let your garlic mince sit for five minutes before adding it to the butter—this mellows out the sharp bite and makes it taste roasted.
  • Wrapping each ear in wax paper before microwaving creates a little steam pocket that keeps the kernels from drying out, and the corn releases moisture that actually flavors the butter.
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