Buttery Garlic Skillet Corn
Fresh corn kernels seared in a hot skillet with olive oil and minced garlic until golden and caramelized. A 10-minute side that tastes like restaurant-quality simplicity.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 145
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds — don't let it brown.
- 3
Add corn and salt, then stir and spread in a single layer across the pan.
- 4
Sear without stirring for 3 minutes until corn begins to caramelize and char slightly.
- 5
Stir once and cook another 2 minutes until kernels look golden and crispy at the edges.
- 6
Serve immediately while the corn is still hot and crispy.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or larger
- wooden spoon
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