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Enjoy sweet and crunchy Sautéed Corn in less than 15 minutes with this simple recipe! You only need butter, corn and a few seasonings. It’s easy to cook in a skillet and is less messy than corn on the cob.
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Pin ItWhen I say simple, I mean simple. This skillet corn requires just 15 minutes and a few ingredients. No need to boil water. Just sauté, season and enjoy!
This easy recipe brings out the natural sweetness of the corn. Adding butter, garlic seasoning, salt and pepper elevates the flavor enough to create something unique and delicious.
It’s a versatile side dish that tastes great when served with a comforting weeknight meal, Thanksgiving dinner or summer bbq.
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Recipe Highlights
- No biting off the cob needed – Skillet corn is less messy and tastes delicious!
- It’s a versatile side dish – You can enjoy it all year long. It’s great for summer when fresh corn is in season, but it also works great as an easy side for winter holidays.
- Create new flavors – Add other ingredients or seasonings to create your own variation.
How to Slice Kernels Off the Cob
Use a sharp knife to cut the kernels off the fresh ear of corn. To prevent the corn from making a mess and going all over the place, you can stand the corn upright in the middle of a large bowl. Then, use a sharp knife and cut downward, as close to the base of the kernels as possible. Rotate the corn and repeat until all of the kernels are removed.
Pro Tip
Taste and adjust seasonings at the end. If you add other seasonings hold off until the end. This helps to ensure the best flavor and you can easily adjust to fit your taste preference.
Variations
One of the best things about simple recipes is that you can easily adapt them using other flavors.
- Finely diced red bell pepper or jalapeno
- Diced tomatoes
- Seasoning Salt
- Old Bay Seasoning
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Honey
- Cumin
- Scallions
- Cilantro
Serving Suggestions
Side dish: Serve the corn as a traditional side dish with roasted chicken, bbq chicken thighs, and mashed potatoes. Or serve alongside any of your favorite Thanksgiving dishes.
Topping for salad, nachos or bowl: This sautéed corn is the perfect addition to salad, nachos or bowls. We love adding it as a topping for a Burger Bowl or Steak Nachos.
More Corn Recipes
Easy Sautéed Corn (15 minutes)
Equipment
- cast iron or nonstick skillet
Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn, (or 4 cups frozen corn)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the kernels from the cobs into a large bowl.
- In a 10-inch to 12-inch skillet set over medium high heat, melt the butter. Add the corn, garlic powder and a pinch of salt. Saute for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Season to taste with the remaining salt and pepper. Serve garnished with fresh herbs, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Love how quick and easy this is! Thanks!
Simple but delicious. This was a great weeknight side dish.