Microwave Corn with Garlic Butter (Print Version)

Tender corn on the cob cooked quickly, finished with rich garlic butter for a flavorful side dish.

# 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, optional

# Directions:

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. Allow to 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 until fully combined.
05 - Carefully remove corn from microwave and brush each ear generously with the garlic butter using a pastry brush.
06 - Transfer to serving dish and serve immediately with additional butter and lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and convenient—ready in just 13 minutes from start to finish
  • Minimal cleanup with no pots or pans required
  • Perfectly tender corn with sweet, juicy kernels every time
  • Rich garlic butter adds incredible flavor without extra effort
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free for versatile serving
02 -
  • Turn the corn halfway through microwaving for even cooking on all sides
  • Let the corn rest for 1 minute after microwaving to finish steaming and avoid burns
  • Mince the garlic finely so it melts smoothly into the butter
  • Use fresh corn for the sweetest, most tender kernels
  • Brush the garlic butter on while the corn is still hot so it melts into every crevice
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