Description
A simple recipe for preparing sweet corn kernels with butter on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh sweet corn, kernels removed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the corn kernels to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender-crisp.
- Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 more minute until the butter is fully melted and coats the corn.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use browned butter instead of regular melted butter.
- You can substitute frozen corn kernels; thaw them slightly before cooking.
- Add 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley at the end for color and fresh flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 30