Description
A quick and easy way to cook corn on the cob in the microwave, retaining its natural sweetness and tenderness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ear of corn, husk on
- 1 tablespoon water
- Butter (optional)
- Salt (optional)
Instructions
- Leave the husk on the corn and place it in the microwave.
- Add 1 tablespoon of water to a microwave-safe dish.
- Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully remove the corn (it will be hot) and peel off the husk.
- Serve with butter and salt if desired.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on microwave wattage.
- Corn cooks evenly with the husk on.
- Use oven mitts when handling hot corn.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 77
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 13mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: microwave corn, quick corn, easy corn recipe