Microwave Corn on the Cob
Perfectly steamed corn in the husk in under 5 minutes — no boiling water, no mess. Butter and salt finish the job.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 150
- Protein
- 3g
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Ingredients
- 2 ears corn on the cob
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Soak corn in husks under cold running water for 30 seconds, then place on microwave plate.
- 2
Microwave on high for 3–4 minutes until kernels are tender when pierced with a fork.
- 3
Peel back husks carefully (steam will release) and brush with butter, then sprinkle salt.
- 4
Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave
- microwave-safe plate
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