Description
This quick and easy Microwave Corn on the Cob recipe offers two simple methods to enjoy perfectly cooked corn: one with husks removed and wrapped in damp paper towels, and another cooking the corn in its husk. Ready in under 10 minutes, it’s a convenient and delicious way to prepare fresh corn with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 ears corn (with husks or husked)
- Damp paper towels (for husked method)
Instructions
- Prepare the corn: For husked corn, remove the husks and silks completely. For corn cooked in the husk, trim the tassels and remove only the outermost layers of husks.
- Wrap corn (if husked): Wrap each ear individually with a damp paper towel and place them on a microwave-safe plate.
- Microwave husked corn: Microwave on high for 3-6 minutes depending on quantity; 3-4 minutes if cooking 2 ears. Cooking times vary by microwave power.
- Microwave corn in husk: Place 4 ears of corn on a microwave safe plate and cook on high for 5-7 minutes.
- Rest and cool: Let the corn stand in the microwave for a few minutes to finish cooking and cool slightly.
- Serving: Carefully remove the damp towels or shuck the husked corn and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on microwave wattage and size/thickness of corn ears.
- Using damp paper towels helps keep the corn moist while microwaving husked corn.
- Letting the corn rest after microwaving ensures even cooking and allows it to cool slightly for handling.
- Microwaving corn in the husk steams the corn, locking in moisture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: microwave corn on the cob, quick corn recipe, easy corn side dish, microwaved corn, corn in husk, husked corn microwave
