Microwave Corn Garlic Butter (Printable Version)

Tender corn on the cob finished with rich garlic butter, ready in minutes for a delicious side.

# 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

# How To Make:

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 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.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • The microwave does all the heavy lifting while you prep the garlic butter, making this feel almost effortless even when you're rushed.
  • Fresh corn becomes impossibly tender without any of the guilt of boiling water or standing over a hot stove.
  • That garlicky golden coating tastes like someone spent hours on this, but it's ready in minutes.
02 -
  • The damp paper towel is not just a nice touch—it's what keeps your corn from becoming rubbery and ensures those kernels stay plump and sweet.
  • That thirty-second burst for the garlic butter is crucial because over-microwaving turns the garlic bitter and harsh, so watch it closely the first time you make it.
03 -
  • Start with four to five minutes of microwave time and check your corn—it's easier to add another minute than to rescue overcooked kernels.
  • Fresh corn is crucial here, so buy it as close to cooking time as possible; the sugar in corn converts to starch quickly, so that farmers market trip the morning you're cooking makes all the difference.
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