Description
A simple and quick recipe for perfectly cooked corn on the cob using your microwave, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place each ear of corn in a microwave-safe dish or on a microwave-safe plate.
- Cover the corn loosely with plastic wrap or a damp paper towel.
- Microwave on high for 4-5 minutes, or until tender. Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave’s wattage and the size of the corn.
- Carefully remove the corn from the microwave.
- Brush each ear with melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add herbs like chives or parsley to the melted butter.
- If you prefer, you can skip the butter and season the corn with chili powder or lime juice.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
Keywords: microwave corn, corn on the cob, easy recipe, quick side dish, summer recipe, Memorial Day, holiday cooking