Microwave Corn Garlic Butter (Printable View)

Tender corn on the cob enhanced with flavorful garlic butter, ready in minutes using the microwave.

# What You'll 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

# How To Make It:

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. Let 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. Brush each ear generously with the garlic butter using a pastry brush.
06 - Serve immediately, with extra butter and lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The whole thing happens in your microwave while you're doing literally anything else, and nobody knows how easy you're being.
  • Fresh corn tastes even sweeter when it's steamed this way, and the garlic butter makes it feel restaurant-quality without pretension.
02 -
  • That damp paper towel is non-negotiable—it's the difference between tender corn and corn that tastes like it's been sitting under a heat lamp for an hour.
  • Don't skip turning the corn halfway through; it ensures even cooking and keeps you from ending up with one side that's still a little firm.
03 -
  • Use a pastry brush to apply the garlic butter—it distributes it evenly and makes sure nothing gets left behind on the plate.
  • If your corn sits for more than a minute or two after cooking, microwave the leftover butter for just fifteen seconds before applying it so it's still warm enough to coat properly.
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